Phillies host the Nationals for game 1 of their four game series. For the Nationals, Erick Fedde will take the mound posting a 3.57 era and a whip of 1.54. Fedde has a record of 1-2 this season with just 6 strike outs. Fedde's exit velocity is high at 90.4 mph so I expect some regression on his era in the next couple of games. The Nationals are currently 2nd in team batting average at .268 with a woba of .329. For the Phillies, Spencer Howard will take the mound posting a 6.17 era and a whip of 2.06. Howard is 0-1 this season with 11 strike outs. Howard also has a high exit velocity at 89.6 mph so I would assume his high era is not just the result of a few bad games. The Phillies are currently batting .260 as a team with a woba of .336. If Brandon Workman comes in to close for the Phillies, I like the Nationals chance in this one. Workman has showed regression, and the Nationals should have a solid batting day against Howard. I'm rocking with the Nationals money line here.
Washington Nationals:
Record: 12-19
Last 10 Games: 3-7
Streak: l2
Philadelphia Phillies:
Record: 14-15
Last 10 Games: 5-5
Streak: l1