Gio Gonzalez (8-4, 3.75 ERA) and Rubby De La Rosa (8-5, 4.59 ERA) are on the hill in the third of a four-game series between the Washington Nationals (55-50) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (51-54) at Nationals Park. The Nationals won the last game 5-4 and the series is currently tied 1-1. Action begins at 7:05 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Aug. 5 and can be seen on FSAZ and MAS2.
Gonzalez pitched 4.2 innings in his last outing, surrendering one run, striking out six and walking four in a 2-1 defeat to the Mets. Bryce Harper (.330, 70 Rs, 29 HRs, 68 RBIs, 4 SBs) went 1 for 3 yesterday with one run. De La Rosa went 6.0 innings, surrendering four runs, striking out four and walking one in a 6-4 defeat to the Astros in his most recent start.
Washington is a -155 favorite against Arizona and the Over/Under (O/U) for this game is sitting at seven runs. The Nationals have an overall money line of -418 and a record as the favorite of 43-31. Washington is an impressive 3-1 as the favorite over its last 10 games.
In games where it is the underdog, Arizona has a 33-35 record and an overall money line of +117. The Diamondbacks are an excellent base stealing team with 91 stolen bases, ranking second in the MLB.
The Nationals lead the season series, 3-2. The Nationals have a 41-42 record against right-handed starting pitchers on the year, which is what they’ll be facing when De La Rosa takes the mound. Gonzalez (LHP) will be on the hill against the Diamondbacks, who have an 11-15 record against left-handed starting pitchers.
Predictions: SU Winner – Was, O/U – Over
Notes
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games.
Washington is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington’s last 5 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington’s last 5 games when playing Arizona.
Washington is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Arizona.
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington’s last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona.
Washington has won 54% (25-21) of its games when leading after 7 innings. However, Arizona has won 55% (18-15) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Diamondbacks managed to give up five walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Nationals who are heading in with a 16-9 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Diamondbacks are 34-14. The Nationals have a 43-5 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 16th in runs, Washington has earned 433 this season. Arizona ranks ninth with 461 runs.
Washington and Arizona both rank in the top 10 of the league in walks. Washington sits at ninth with 317 this season and Arizona ranks sixth with 323.
When the Nationals hit at least one home run, they are 40-23, well-matched with the Diamondbacks who are 34-21 when hitting one or more homers.
