Washington Nationals vs Philadelphia Phillies

WASHINGTON NATIONALS VS PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES

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Today’s matchup is between the Washington Nationals (12-22) and the Philadelphia Phillies (17-15). The Nationals have lost their last 4 games & the Phillies have won 4 of their last 5 games.

The Nationals are starting Anibal Sanchez (RHP) on the mound who is 1-4 on the season pitching a 6.90 ERA, 6.08 FIP, .405 wOBA, 90 MPH average exit velocity & a 1.70 WHIP in 30 innings pitched.

The Phillies are starting Zach Eflin (RHP), who is 2-1 with a 4.10 ERA, 2.73 FIP, .320 wOBA, 87.4 MPH average exit velocity & a 1.29 WHIP in 26.1 innings pitched.

On the hitting side the Nationals have a .334 wOBA & a .333 OBP. The Phillies have a .346 wOBA & a .346 OBP. The Nationals have 44 HRs this season while the Phillies have 49 HRs.

Zach Eflin of the Phillies is the much better pitcher compared to Anibal Sanchez and it's not even close. With a 2.73 FIP and a 4.10 ERA you can see he's a much better pitcher than his ERA suggests. On top of that the Phillies are the better hitting team so the play is the Phillies Moneyline.

Washington Nationals:
Record: 12-22

Last 10 Games: 2-8

Streak: l5

Philadelphia Phillies:
Record: 17-15

Last 10 Games: 8-2

Streak: w3

  • The total has gone OVER in 14 of Washington's last 20 games.
  • Washington are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games.
  • Washington are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games against Philadelphia.
  • Philadelphia are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games.
  • Philadelphia are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games at home.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games when playing at home against Washington.

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ML PHILLIES

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