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San Diego Padres Favored to Win Against Washington Nationals in Sunday Matchup

The article provides a preview of the upcoming game between the Washington Nationals and the San Diego Padres in southern California. It mentions the recent performances of both teams in their respective series and highlights the past success of the Padres against the Nationals. The starting pitchers for the game are Mitchell Parker for the Nationals and Stephen Kolek for the Padres. San Diego is favored to win with a current line opening at -165.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Nationals +152 | Padres -170
• Spread: Nationals +1.5 (-140) | Padres -1.5 (+120)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 63%.

Washington vs San Diego Stats

Washington Nationals

In a dominant performance, the Washington Nationals defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in the middle game of their set on Saturday night. With a record of 32-45, the Nationals currently sit fourth in the NL East, trailing the Mets by 14 games. Key players in the victory included Keibert Ruiz, Nathaniel Lowe, James Wood, CJ Abrams, and Luis Garcia Jr. Jake Irvin earned the win on the mound, pitching 5.1 innings with seven strikeouts. Mitchell Parker will start the next game for the Nationals, coming off a recent loss against the Rockies. Washington is ranked 24th in power rankings, with the offense averaging 4.18 runs per game and the defense allowing 5.05 runs per game.

San Diego Padres Analysis

The San Diego Padres secured their third win in 10 games by defeating the Kansas City Royals in the middle game of an interleague series. With a record of 41-35, the Padres currently hold the third spot in the NL West, trailing the Dodgers by five games. Fernando Tatis Jr. hit his 14th home run of the season to help break open a close game. Pitcher Dylan Cease earned the win with a strong performance, allowing just one run over 6.2 innings. Stephen Kolek is set to start the next game for the Padres, boasting a 3-2 record with a 3.59 ERA. Despite a strong defensive ranking, the Padres have struggled offensively. The team will look to bounce back against Washington after losing their last three matchups.

Washington Nationals Struggle Continues as San Diego Padres Favored in Sunday Matchup

The Washington team has faced challenges recently, losing 12 of their previous 14 games leading up to Sunday's matchup. Pitcher Parker has experienced a five-game losing streak, and the Nationals have struggled against the Padres, losing all six meetings last season. Although the San Diego team has not been performing exceptionally well lately, with only three wins in their last 10 games, they do have a strong lineup and tend to perform well at Petco Park, where they have a 22-13 record this season. In contrast, Washington has a less impressive 16-21 record on the road this season, and Parker's performance has been subpar in recent weeks. Given these circumstances, the Padres are likely to have the upper hand in this matchup and are favored to win the opening game.

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