| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | T | ODDS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 7.5 |
| TB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -135 |
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Nationals to Face Rays at Tropicana Field with Irvin vs Civale Matchup; Tampa Bay Favored despite Pitching Discrepancy
The Washington Nationals are set to face off against the Tampa Bay Rays in an interleague matchup at Tropicana Field. Right-hander Jake Irvin will take the mound for the Nationals, while righty Aaron Civale will pitch for the Rays. Despite Irvin's lower ERA compared to Civale, Tampa Bay is favored to win the game with a current line of -131.
Betting Odds
- Moneyline: Nationals +120 | Rays -131
- Spread: Nationals +1.5 (-185) | Rays -1.5 (+163)
- Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
- Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 57%.
Washington vs Tampa Bay Stats
Washington Nationals
The Washington Nationals are currently fourth in the NL East standings, sitting 14.5 games behind in the division and 3.0 games back of the final NL Wild Card spot. The team has been struggling offensively with a .236/.304/.367 slash line and ranks 29th in total home runs with just 67. Shortstop CJ Abrams has been a standout player, boasting a .834 OPS with 12 home runs, 40 RBI, 48 runs scored, and 13 steals. Despite their offensive struggles, the team has shown potential for improvement in the second half of the season. Right-handed pitcher Jake Irvin has been a solid performer with a 5-6 record, 3.13 ERA, and 1.09 WHIP in 92.0 innings. Washington is currently ranked 19th in offense, 14th in defense, and has a 38-43 record, placing them at 16th in power rankings.
Tampa Bay Rays Analysis
The Tampa Bay Rays have shown strong potential this season despite currently being fourth in the AL East, 11.0 games back in the division and 4.0 games behind in the AL Wild Card race. The team has struggled offensively, ranking 23rd in the league with a .676 team OPS and averaging 4.05 runs per game. However, they excel in stealing bases, ranking fifth in MLB with 80 total stolen bases. Third baseman Isaac Parades has been a standout player with a .271/.358/.454 slash line, 12 home runs, 41 RBI, and 30 runs scored. Right-hander Aaron Civale, who has a 2-5 record, 5.20 ERA, and 1.35 WHIP in 16 starts, will be on the mound. The team will need to improve offensively to make a bigger impact. The Rays have a power ranking of 15 and are currently ranked 23rd in offense, 24th in defense, with an overall record of 41-41. Washington has won all three of their recent matchups against Tampa Bay.
Pitching Discrepancy Makes Washington Nationals Slight Road Underdog Choice against Tampa Bay Rays
When analyzing the performance of starting pitchers in June, there is a notable discrepancy between Jake Irvin and Aaron Civale. Irvin boasts a 3-1 record with a 2.48 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP in 29.0 innings over five starts, whereas Civale has a 0-1 record with a 4.66 ERA and a .278 batting average against in 19.1 innings across four starts. Additionally, in the last six games, the Washington Nationals have been averaging 4.5 runs per game, while the Tampa Bay Rays have been scoring an average of 3.83 runs per game during this period. Taking these factors into consideration, it may be advisable to select the Washington Nationals as a slight road underdog for this particular matchup.
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