Joe Ross (5-4, 2.37 ERA) gets the start for the Washington Nationals (34-23) as they meet Mat Latos (6-1, 4.02 ERA) and the Chicago White Sox (29-28) in the first of a three-game series at U.S. Cellular Field. The game starts at 8:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Jun. 7 and will air on CSCh and MAS2.
In his last start, Latos pitched 5.0 innings, allowing four runs (two unearned), striking out five and walking three in a 6-4 victory over the Mets. Todd Frazier (.219, 35 Rs, 18 HRs, 40 RBIs, 5 SBs) went 1 for 4 Sunday with one run, one home run, and one RBI. The Nationals were also victorious the last time Ross pitched. He pitched well, going 7.0 innings, giving up one run, striking out five and walking two in a 5-1 victory over the Phillies. Daniel Murphy (.384, 34 Rs, 10 HRs, 37 RBIs, 1 SB) has been doing well offensively for the Nationals, going 3 for 5 Sunday with three runs, one home run, and three RBIs.
Notes
Chicago has won 48% (14-15) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Washington has won 67% (16-8) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Nationals are coming into this meeting after a high-scoring game where they scored an impressive 10 runs. The White Sox have a 0-3 record when opponents score that many runs or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Nationals are 27-6. The White Sox have a 22-3 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 22nd, Chicago is near the bottom of the league in runs, scoring 229 this season. Washington ranks in the bottom half at 16th with 248.
Ranking 25th, Chicago is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.696). Washington ranks in the top half at 13th with an OPS of .737.
When the Nationals allow at least one home run, they are 21-20. When the White Sox allow one or more homers, they have a 13-19 record.
