In the last of a three-game series between the Cincinnati Reds (21-35) and the Washington Nationals (33-23) at the Great American Ball Park, Jon Moscot (0-3, 7.13 ERA) and Tanner Roark (4-4, 2.70 ERA) take the mound. The Reds won the last game 6-3, and Cincinnati leads the series 2-0. The game starts at 1:10 p.m. ET on Sunday, Jun. 5 and will air on MAS2 and FSOH.
In his last start, Moscot pitched 2.0 innings, giving up seven runs and striking out one in a 17-4 loss to the Rockies. Jay Bruce (.279, 32 Rs, 12 HRs, 37 RBIs, 2 SBs) continued his strong season yesterday, going 3 for 4 with two runs, one home run, and one RBI. The Nationals were victorious the last time Roark pitched. He had a good outing, pitching 7.0 innings, allowing two runs, striking out four and walking two in a 4-3 victory over the Phillies.
The odds are even for this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable at the moment. Cincinnati has averaged 0.0 runs per game over the last 10 games, higher than its season average of 0.0. The most recent 10 game stretch for Cincinnati’s pitching staff has gone great. Over that span, Cincinnati’s opponents are averaging 0.0 runs per game, below their season average of 0.0. They have been extremely effective at striking opposing batters out, averaging 6.9 strikeouts per game.
Washington has been playing better lately, averaging 0.0 runs per game, more than their season average of 0.0. The Nationals are one of the top pitching staffs in the NL, essentially shutting down opponents to the tune of 0.0 runs allowed per game. They have a WHIP of 1.127, third best in the MLB.
The previous two games have all gone Cincinnati’s way.
Predictions: SU Winner – WAS
Notes
Cincinnati has won 37% (10-17) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Washington has won 65% (15-8) of its games when taking a late lead.
After a weak showing last week where they got in three hits, the Nationals need to step it up. The Reds have a record of 1-2 when opponents get three hits or less.
When they are outhit, the Reds are 4-27. The Nationals have a 5-16 record when opponents outhit them.
Cincinnati ranks in the top half of the league when it comes to home runs, hitting 69 this season. Washington ranks in the top 10 at sixth with 74.
Cincinnati and Washington both rank near the bottom of the league in hits. Cincinnati sits at 26th with 7.82 hits per game and Washington ranks 21st with 8.09.
Ranking 22nd, Cincinnati is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.712). Washington ranks in the top half at 14th with an OPS of .734.
The Nationals are 20-20 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Reds are 16-28 when they allow at least one homer.
