The Washington Nationals open a three-game series on the road Friday against the New York Mets. Washington is 44-86 following its 5-1 victory over Oakland on Wednesday. Anibal Sanchez posted his first win in close to two years, while Luke Voit connected for a two-run home run. Washington is last in the National League East, 38 .5 games behind the first-place New York Mets.
Catcher Keibert Ruiz is batting .247 to lead Washington, while second baseman Cesar Hernandez is the leader in hits with 120. Left fielder Lane Thomas is the leader in home runs with 14, while designated hitter Nelson Cruz is the leader in RBIs with 63 and on-base percentage at .313. On Friday, the Washington Nationals will send Josiah Gray to the mound. The right-hander is 7-8 with a 4.67 ERA, 140 Ks and 53 BBs.
The New York Mets improved to 83-48 following a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday. New York held Los Angeles to only three hits as Jacob deGrom outdueled Tyler Anderson. deGrom allowed one run on one hit across seven innings and improved to 4-1. New York is first in the National League East, three games ahead of the second-place Atlanta Braves.
Second baseman Jeff McNeil is batting .318 to lead New York and shortstop Francisco Lindor is the leader in hits with 134. First baseman Pete Alonso is the leader in home runs with 31 and RBIs with 105, while left fielder Mark Canha is the leader in on-base percentage at .373. New York has not announced its starting pitcher for Friday's opening game of a three-game series at home versus Washington.
Recent Betting Trends
- Washington is 14-38 in its last 52'
- The UNDER has cashed in 6 of the Nationals last 8
- New York is 24-11 in its last 35
- The UNDER has cashed in 6 of the Mets last 7
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