Madison Bumgarner (13-6, 3.15 ERA) and Joe Ross (3-4, 3.44 ERA) start in the last of a four-game series between the San Francisco Giants (63-53) and the Washington Nationals (58-58) at AT&T Park. The Nationals lost the last game 12-6, continuing a five-game losing streak. San Francisco can finish out the series sweep with a win in this game. Action begins at 4:05 p.m. ET on Sunday, Aug. 16 and can be seen on CSBy and MAS2.
Bumgarner pitched 9.0 innings in his last outing, surrendering one run and striking out 12 in a 3-1 win over the Astros. Brandon Belt (.278, 56 Rs, 17 HRs, 56 RBIs, 7 SBs) had another good game yesterday, going 2 for 3 with two runs and two RBIs. Ross went 4.2 innings, surrendering five runs, striking out one and walking four in a 5-0 defeat to the Dodgers in his most recent start. Bryce Harper (.332, 79 Rs, 30 HRs, 73 RBIs, 5 SBs) went 1 for 3 yesterday with one run.
San Francisco is a -171 favorite against Washington and the Over/Under (O/U) for this game is sitting at seven runs. The Giants have an overall money line of +319 and a record as the favorite of 33-29. San Francisco is an impressive 3-1 as the favorite over its last 10 games. The Giants lead the NL in hits with an impressive 9.3 per game.
As for their opponent, Washington is coming in with an overall money line of -1,155 and a disappointing record of 13-21 as the underdog. When it comes to issuing walks, the Nationals have the fewest in the NL with only 2.2 walks allowed per game.
The Giants have a 47-43 record against right-handed starting pitchers on the year, which is what they’ll be facing when Ross takes the mound. Bumgarner (LHP) will be on the hill against the Nationals, who have a 15-11 record against left-handed starting pitchers.
Predictions: SU Winner – SF, O/U – Over
Notes
When leading after 7 innings, San Francisco is 27-18, while Washington is 27-23.
Having scored zero runs in their last game, the Nationals are going to have to up their game if they want to win this matchup. The Giants have a 15-0 record in games where opponents scored that many runs.
When they are outhit, the Giants are 5-35. The Nationals have a 9-49 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 21st in home runs, San Francisco has hit 101 this season. Washington ranks 11th with 115 home runs.
San Francisco ranks at the top of the league when it comes to hits with 9.32 per game this season. Washington ranks in the top half at 12th with 8.32.
Ranking 17th, Washington is in the bottom half of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.707). San Francisco ranks in the top 10 at sixth with an OPS of .742.
The Nationals are 23-35 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Giants are 29-37 when they allow at least one homer.
