Cincinnati Reds vs Washington Nationals Predictions and Picks
The Cincinnati Reds look to secure their third series win in a row against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, 7/5/2023 at Nationals Park Stadium. Beginning at 7:05 pm
Game outlook
The Cincinnati Reds look to secure their third series win in a row against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, 7/5/2023 at Nationals Park Stadium. Beginning at 7:05 pm EST, the Reds will start Graham Ashcraft (3-6, 6.66 ERA) to counter Josiah Gray (6-6, 3.30 ERA) for Nationals. Cincinnati is favored to win the game with betting odds at -122, and they also have a 6-4 record during their previous ten games against Washington. This preview was written before the beginning of Tuesday's game.
Washington Nationals Eye Seventh Win in Last Ten Games After Strong Showing from Gray
The Washington Nationals have seen success lately, winning six of their last nine games with hopes of making it seven of ten. The Nats have an impressive .261 batting average, ranking them sixth in the league. On base percentage stands at .317, positioned 21st, with a lower .395 slugging percentage, ranking 22nd. One of the team's top hitters, Lane Thomas, leads the Nats with a .302 batting average, 14 home runs and 44 RBI. Despite this, their pitching has been average with an opposing batting average of .269, ERA at 4.74, and WHIP at 1.47. In their last game, Gray pitched a strong start, giving up six hits and one run in six innings to help them earn a 2-1 win. The Nationals look to utilize their offense and build off this success against the Reds in their next matchup.