Sunday, May 31, 2015

Great American Ball Park

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Probable Pitchers: Tanner Roark (1-2) vs. Michael Lorenzen (1-1)

The Washington Nationals head to Great American Ball Park on Sunday to take on the Cincinnati Reds. The probable starters are Tanner Roark for the Nationals and Michael Lorenzen for the Reds. The opening line has Washington at -118 and Cincinnati at +108. The over/under for this matchup is 8. So far this season Washington is 27-20 against the over/under while the Reds are 21-22.

The Nationals come into this game with a 28-20 record, including 14-13 on the road. Tanner Roark has a 1-2 record and an earned run average of 2.49. He's given up 26 hits in 25.1 innings pitched so far and Washington is currently averaging 2 runs in his starts. As a team, they are batting .256, good for 11th in the league. They also rank 8th in the league in on base percentage at .325 with Bryce Harper leading the way at .468.

The Reds overall record is 20-27 and they are 11-11 at home. Michael Lorenzen is currently 1-1 with an ERA of 3.12. He's pitched 26 innings thus far and given up 24 hits. Cincinnati has averaged 3.8 runs in his starts this year. The Reds are 25th in the league in team ERA at 4.27 and 14th in the league in hits allowed per 9 innings at 8.57. They come into this game batting .238 as a team with an OBP of .308, good for 22nd in the league.

Washington Nationals Betting Trends

The Washington Nationals are 27-20 against the over/under

The Washington Nationals are 23-25 against the run line

Cincinnati Reds Betting Trends

The Cincinnati Reds are 21-22 against the over/under

The Cincinnati Reds are 20-27 against the run line

Injuries to Watch

Washington Nationals

05/30/15 RF Bryce Harper Back has been scratched from today%27s starting lineup Saturday vs. Cincinnati Reds
05/30/15 P Stephen Strasburg Shoulder 15-day DL (5/29)
05/19/15 LF Jayson Werth Wrist 15-day DL (5/16)
05/15/15 P Doug Fister Forearm 15-day DL (5/15)
04/30/15 LF Reed Johnson Calf 15-day DL (4/29)
04/15/15 P Craig Stammen Forearm 15-day DL (4/14)
04/06/15 3B Anthony Rendon Knee 15-day DL (3/27)
04/06/15 P Erik Davis Elbow 15-day DL (3/27)
04/06/15 LF Nate McLouth Shoulder 15-day DL (3/27)

Cincinnati Reds

05/30/15 2B Brandon Phillips Toe is upgraded to expected to be in the starting lineup Saturday vs. Washington Nationals
05/29/15 P Johnny Cueto Elbow expected to miss next scheduled start Sunday vs Washington Nationals
05/25/15 C Devin Mesoraco Hip 15-day DL (5/23)
04/29/15 P Manny Parra Neck 15-day DL (4/24)
04/28/15 P Homer Bailey Elbow 60-day DL (4/26); out for season
04/04/15 CF Jason Bourgeois Shoulder 60-day DL (4/5)
04/04/15 P Sean Marshall Shoulder 60-day DL (4/5)

Josh's Pick: Take the Nationals

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