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Washington Nationals Face Colorado Rockies in Doubleheader at Coors Field, Jake Irvin vs. Kyle Freeland on the Mound, Nationals Favored

The Washington Nationals will face off against the Colorado Rockies in the first game of a doubleheader at Coors Field, with Jake Irvin on the mound for the Nationals and Kyle Freeland pitching for the Rockies. The Nationals won the postponed series opener on Saturday. Washington is the current favorite to win, with a line of -108. Stay tuned for the Nationals vs. Rockies prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Nationals -108 | Rockies -105
• Spread: Nationals -1.5 (+138) | Rockies +1.5 (-158)
• Total: Over/Under 10 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Washington will win straight-up is 52%.

Washington vs Colorado Stats

Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals will have Jake Irvin pitching to conclude the series, coming off a strong performance in his last outing. The team has been inconsistent, with big wins against the Diamondbacks and Dodgers but losses to Miami and Pittsburgh. Keibert Ruiz has been a standout at the plate, hitting .315 with 11 RBIs. Nate Lowe has also contributed with 16 RBIs, while CJ Abrams is currently on the IL. James Wood has been a powerful threat with six home runs. Washington's pitching staff has struggled, with a 5.05 ERA, ranking them 29th in the league.Overall, Washington is ranked 20th in offense, 28th in defense, and has a power ranking of 24. They currently hold an 8-12 record for the season.

Colorado Rockies Analysis

The Colorado Rockies are off to a challenging start this season, with Kyle Freeland struggling on the mound and the team currently sitting at last place in the MLB standings. Freeland has recorded a 4.88 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP, with an 0-3 record in 24 innings this year. Despite Freeland's poor season, he has solid career numbers against the Nationals. The Rockies have been swept in recent series by the Padres and Dodgers, with their offense underperforming and pitching struggling. Brenton Doyle has been a standout player with an .888 OPS, while Ryan McMahon and Ezequiel Tovar have been disappointing. The team is ranked last in both offense and defense, averaging 2.89 runs per game and posting a 5.29 ERA. Washington has had a recent losing streak against Colorado.

Washington Nationals Find Success Against Diamondbacks and Dodgers, while Colorado Rockies Struggle with Six-Game Losing Streak

The Washington Nationals have shown promise despite being inconsistent this season. They have secured series victories against the Diamondbacks and Dodgers. In contrast, the Colorado Rockies have yet to secure a series win and are currently on a six-game losing streak. They have also struggled at home, losing four out of six games. Nationals pitcher Jake Irvin has been impressive, most recently pitching seven scoreless innings against the Pirates and holding the Rockies to only five runs in his career. On the other hand, Kyle Freeland has struggled, allowing 10 runs in his last two games over 11.1 innings. The Rockies have suffered defeats in each of Freeland's last four outings.

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