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Washington Nationals Look to Bounce Back Against St. Louis Cardinals
The Washington Nationals (49-56, fourth in the NL East) are set to face off against the St. Louis Cardinals (53-51, second in the NL Central) in a highly anticipated matchup on Sunday afternoon at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
The Nationals will be sending DJ Herz (1-4, 4.95 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 45 strikeouts) to the mound, while the Cardinals will counter with Miles Mikolas (8-8, 5.02 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 80 strikeouts).
The Cardinals are currently favored to win with a line of -152, while the Nationals are the underdogs at +127. The over/under for the game is set at 9 runs.
Wood’s Four-Hit Performance Gives Nationals Momentum
The Nationals will be looking to bounce back after a tough loss to the Cardinals on Saturday, where James Wood had an impressive four-hit game. Despite the loss, the Nationals have a solid record of 26-29 on the road and will be determined to come out on top in this matchup.
Cardinals Boast Strong On-Base Percentage
The Cardinals have been performing well at home with a record of 26-24 and have an overall record of 53-51. They also have the ninth-ranked team on-base percentage in the NL at .309, which could prove to be a challenge for the Nationals’ pitching staff.
Nationals Look to Improve Overall Record
The Nationals currently have a 49-56 record overall and are looking to improve their standing in the NL East. With a strong performance against the Cardinals, they could gain some ground and potentially move up in the division standings.
Overall, this matchup between the Nationals and Cardinals is sure to be an exciting one, with both teams fighting for a win. Be sure to tune in to see who comes out on top in this highly anticipated game.
Washington Nationals Face Off Against St. Louis Cardinals in Sunday Showdown
The Washington Nationals (49-56, fourth in the NL East) will take on the St. Louis Cardinals (53-51, second in the NL Central) in a highly anticipated game on Sunday at 2:15 p.m. EDT in St. Louis.
Pitching Matchup
The Nationals will send DJ Herz (1-4, 4.95 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 45 strikeouts) to the mound, while the Cardinals will counter with Miles Mikolas (8-8, 5.02 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 80 strikeouts).
Betting Odds
According to BetMGM Sportsbook, the Cardinals are favored at -152, while the Nationals are the underdogs at +127. The over/under for the game is set at 9 runs.
Game Preview
The Nationals are coming off a strong performance on Saturday, with James Wood recording four hits against the Cardinals. St. Louis has a solid record of 26-24 in home games and 53-51 overall. They also have the ninth-best team on-base percentage in the NL at .309.
On the other hand, the Nationals have struggled this season with a 49-56 record overall and a 26-29 record on the road. However, they have shown their power at the plate, going 13-8 in games where they hit two or more home runs.
This will be the seventh meeting between these two teams this season, with the season series currently tied at 3-3.
Players to Watch
For the Cardinals, Nolan Gorman leads the team with 19 home runs and a .418 slugging percentage. Masyn Winn has also been hot at the plate, going 12-for-43 with two triples, two home runs, and four RBI in the last 10 games.
For the Nationals, C.J. Abrams has been a standout player with 21 doubles, six triples, and 15 home runs. Juan Yepez has also been on a hot streak, going 16-for-39 with five doubles and two home runs in the last 10 games.
Recent Performance
The Cardinals have struggled in their last 10 games, going 4-6 with a .254 batting average and a 5.25 ERA. The Nationals have fared slightly better, going 6-4 with a .249 batting average and a 5.30 ERA.
Injuries
The Cardinals have several players on the injured list, including Steven Matz, Keynan Middleton, Nick Robertson, Riley O’Brien, Tommy Edman, Drew Rom. The Nationals also have a few players on the injured list, including Jordan Weems, Josiah Gray, Joey Gallo, Trevor Williams, Cade Cavalli, and Mason Thompson.
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