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Washington Nationals Favored Over Colorado Rockies in Pitching Matchup, Mitchell Parker vs. Cal Quantrill

The Washington Nationals will be facing the Colorado Rockies in an upcoming game, with Mitchell Parker (LHP) starting for the Nationals and Cal Quantrill (RHP) starting for the Rockies. The Nationals have a 36-38 record and are ranked third in the NL East, while the Rockies have a 26-49 record and are last in the NL West. Parker is coming off a victory in his last game, while Quantrill is coming off a loss. Washington is currently the betting favorite for the game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Nationals -113 | Rockies +102
• Spread: Nationals -1.5 (+133) | Rockies +1.5 (-152)
• Total: Over/Under 10.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Washington will win straight-up is 53%.

Washington vs Colorado Stats

Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals have struggled offensively this season, ranking 27th in the sport with a .660 team OPS and averaging 3.97 runs per game. However, they have excelled in stealing bases, ranking third in the majors with 101 stolen bases. First baseman Joey Meneses has room for improvement at the plate with a .625 OPS. Pitcher Mitchell Parker has been struggling with his performance this season, but his fastball has been performing well. The team has several key players on the injury report, including Jesse Winker, Robert Hassell III, Joey Gallo, and several pitchers. Despite their challenges, Washington is ranked 23rd in offense, 12th in defense, and has a record of 37-38 this season.

Colorado Rockies Analysis

The Colorado Rockies have shown decent offensive performance this season, ranking 16th in the league with a .702 team OPS and averaging 4.29 runs per game. They are currently tied for 24th in home runs with 67 total. Third baseman Ryan McMahon has been a standout player with a .826 OPS, 13 home runs, 40 RBI, and 40 runs scored. Pitcher Cal Quantrill has struggled, ranking low in various pitching statistics.

The team is facing multiple injuries affecting key players such as Brenton Doyle, Kris Bryant, Elias Diaz, Brendan Rogers, and others. Despite their struggles, the Rockies hold the 30th power ranking and have a record of 26-50. In their last three matchups, Washington went 0-3 against Colorado.

Washington Nationals Have Advantage in Pitching Matchup Against Colorado Rockies

Both Mitchell Parker and Cal Quantrill have shown solid performance as starting pitchers; however, there are slight differences in their statistics. In seven road games, Parker has a 2-3 record with a 3.75 ERA and a .245 batting average against. On the other hand, Quantrill boasts a 2-3 record with a 3.97 ERA and a .244 opposing batting average in six home starts. In June, the Washington Nationals have demonstrated superior pitching, ranking 10th in the league with a team ERA of 3.63, whereas the Colorado Rockies are struggling with the worst team ERA of 6.82. Considering these factors, the Washington Nationals are the more favorable choice for securing a victory in this game.

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