Sunday, June 28, 2015
Citizens Bank Park
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Probable Pitchers: Stephen Strasburg (4-5) vs. Kevin Correia (0-1)
The Washington Nationals head to Citizens Bank Park on Sunday to take on the Philadelphia Phillies. The Nationals send Stephen Strasburg to the mound to face Kevin Correia of the Phillies. The opening line for this matchup has Washington at -168 and Philadelphia at +158. The over/under was set at 7.5. The Nationals, with a 35-39 run line record, cover the spread 47% of the time. They also have a 40-31 over/under record. The Phillies have a 39-30 over/under record and a 35-40 run line mark, which means they are covering the spread 47% of the time.
The Nationals come into this game with a 41-33 record, and they are 19-19 away from home. Starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg holds a 4-5 record with an earned run average of 5.90 and a WHIP of 1.65. He's pitched 50.1 innings thus far while surrendering 68 hits over that time and when he starts, the Nationals are 4-7. Against the over/under, the Nationals are 7-4 in his starts. He is getting 4.1 runs from the team when he takes the mound. The bullpen's earned run average is currently 3.54 and they've given up 207 hits on the season. Opposing teams are hitting .254 against the Nationals bullpen while walking 67 times and striking out 196 times. Washington is averaging 8 strikeouts per game while getting 9.11 hits per nine innings as a team. They rank 10th in baseball in team earned run average at 3.66.
As a team, Washington is batting .260, good for 10th in the league while putting together a .261 average away from home. Ranked at 8th in the league in on-base percentage, the Nationals sit at .324 and they hold a .408 team slugging percentage. Yunel Escobar leads the team in hits with 83 while the team ranks 12th in baseball with 8.78 hits per game.
With a 26-49 overall record, Philadelphia will come into this game 17-20 at home. With an earned run average of 4.30, Kevin Correia will come into this game holding a 0-1 record and a 1.57 WHIP. He's pitched 14.2 innings thus far while surrendering 20 hits over that time in which the Phillies are 1-2. Against the over/under, the Phillies are 2-1 when he starts. He is getting 5 runs from the team when he takes the mound. The bullpen's earned run average is currently at 3.75 and they have given up 244 hits on the season. Opposing teams are hitting .256 against the Phillies bullpen while walking 114 times and striking out 239 times. Philadelphia is averaging 7.46 strikeouts per game while getting 9.72 hits per nine innings as a team. They rank 29th in the league in team earned run average at 4.58.
As a team, they are batting .241, good for 25th in the league while putting together a .236 average at Safeco Field. Ranked at 29th in the league in on-base percentage, the Phillies sit at .291 and they hold a .359 team slugging percentage. Ben Revere leads the team in hits with 85 while the team ranks 24th in baseball with 8.13 hits a game.
The Nationals have committed 46 errors and have combined for 710 assists and 1,968 put outs leading to a .983 team fielding percentage. The Phillies have committed 56 errors on the season with 717 assists and 1,977 put outs leading to a team fielding percentage of .980 on the year.
Washington Nationals Betting Trends
The Washington Nationals are 40-31 against the over/under so far this season
The Washington Nationals are 35-39 against the run line so far this season
Philadelphia Phillies Betting Trends
The Philadelphia Phillies are 39-30 against the over/under so far this season
The Philadelphia Phillies are 35-40 against the run line so far this season
Injuries to Watch
Washington Nationals
06/27/15 RF Bryce Harper Leg is not expected to be in the starting lineup Saturday vs. Philadelphia Phillies
06/27/15 CF Denard Span Back is not expected to be in the starting lineup Saturday vs. Philadelphia Phillies
06/27/15 3B Yunel Escobar Hand is not expected to be in the starting lineup Saturday vs. Philadelphia Phillies
06/26/15 2B Anthony Rendon Quad Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (6/25)
06/12/15 P Aaron Barrett Bicep Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (6/12)
06/11/15 1B Ryan Zimmerman Foot Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (6/10)
05/19/15 LF Jayson Werth Wrist Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (5/16)
04/30/15 LF Reed Johnson Calf Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (4/29)
04/15/15 P Craig Stammen Forearm Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/14)
04/06/15 LF Nate McLouth Shoulder Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/27)
Philadelphia Phillies
06/27/15 LF Cody Asche Rest is not expected to be in the starting lineup Saturday vs. Washington Nationals
06/23/15 2B Chase Utley Ankle Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (6/22)
06/17/15 P Jerome Williams Hamstring Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (6/17)
05/18/15 P Chad Billingsley Shoulder Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (5/17)
04/06/15 P Jonathan Pettibone Shoulder Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/27)
04/06/15 P Mario Hollands Arch Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/6)
04/04/15 P Cliff Lee Arm Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/16)
Tony's Pick: Take the Nationals
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