The Washington Nationals have been surprisingly good this season, but have struggled lately, losing three of four to the Phillies and yesterday’s opener to the Orioles. They are playing with house money this season as no one really expected them to be good.
Pitching Matchup
Foster Griffin gets the nod for the Nationals, with a 3.15 ERA and a 1.06 WHIP. He has been great in June, throwing to a 1.48 ERA over four starts. The Orioles counter with Brandon Young, who has a 3.07 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP. He has been better at home with a 2.80 ERA.
The Orioles have been very good in Young’s starts, going 10-2 in games that he has started. Griffin will give the Nationals a great chance to win, but Young has been just as reliable for Baltimore. The play is to take the under, as both starters seem like the better option to rely on in this game.
Original reporting: Fox News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
