MLB - 957 Washington Nationals @ 958 Philadelphia Phillies
(Starting Pitchers: J. Zimmernann vs C. Lee)
Washington will try to avoid getting swept on this series today and for that, they will start Zimmermann who has been having a superb season with a 2.54 ERA and 1.12 WHIP, but he has just pitched six innings or less in his last eight starts. He is coming from an outing against Atlanta where he threw 102 pitches in just 5.0IP, while allowing 8 hits and 4 earned runs, while having just 2 strikeouts. Philadelphia's roster is hitting .289 BA and .770 OPS in 76 AB's against him and with Zimmermann struggling a bit right now, I believe Philadelphia will be able to make some damage on him today.
On the other hand, Philadelphia will start Lee who is coming from an outing against Cincinnati, where he had another quality start without getting a positive result out of it. He allowed just three runs (two earned) in 6.2IP, but he still didn't get a decision. Lee is coming from three outings against Cincinnati, Milwaukee and St Louis (the three top offenses vs LHP in the NL) and therefore, he slightly struggled on these contests. However, this time against an easier opponent, I believe Lee will dominate the Nationals' batters, who have lived better days on this season than they are right now.
I believe Philadelphia has a SP edge for this contest, while the Phillies are certainly hitting at least as well as the Nationals right now. Therefore, I'll be taking Cliff Lee and the Phillies to win today.
Pick: 3 units (Single Dime Play) on 958 Philadelphia Phillies ML (w/ C. Lee) @ -110 / 1.91 on Betonline
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