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Struggling Nationals Face Inconsistent Cardinals in Crucial Matchup with New Leadership

In this content, we discuss the upcoming game between the Washington Nationals and the St. Louis Cardinals in the middle of a three-game series. Both teams are coming off losses in their previous games, with Washington being swept by Boston and St. Louis losing to the Cubs. MacKenzie Gore and Andre Pallante are set to be the starting pitchers for their respective teams. St. Louis is the betting favorite at -115. Stay tuned for our Nationals vs. Cardinals prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Nationals +100 | Cardinals -115
• Spread: Nationals -1.5 (+180) | Cardinals +1.5 (-220)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 53%.

Washington vs St. Louis Stats

Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals suffered a sweep at the hands of the Red Sox over the weekend, leading to the firing of manager Dave Martinez and GM Mike Rizzo. Miguel Cairo has been named interim manager. The Nationals are currently in the cellar of the NL East, 15.5 games behind the Phillies. MacKenzie Gore will make his 19th start of the season, with a record of 3-8 and a 3.11 ERA. In his last three starts, Gore has a 4.24 ERA. Washington is ranked 15th in offense, scoring an average of 4.42 runs per game, and 28th in defense, allowing an average of 5.36 runs per game. They currently have a record of 37-53.

St. Louis Cardinals Analysis

St. Louis Cardinals suffered a tough loss in their recent game against the Cubs, marking their fifth defeat in six games. Currently standing third in the NL Central with a record of 48-43, they are 6.5 games behind the division-leading Cubs. In their game against Chicago, the Cardinals struggled with only six hits, failing to capitalize on scoring opportunities, going 0 for 7 with runners in scoring position and leaving six runners on base. Pitcher Erick Fedde took the loss, pitching 1.1 innings and allowing three runs. Looking ahead, Andre Pallante will make his 18th start of the season for the Cardinals, boasting a 5-4 record and a 4.10 ERA. The Cardinals have been ranked 20th in power rankings, with their offense ranked 11th and defense ranked 18th. Washington has won their last three matchups against St. Louis.

Struggling Nationals look to new leadership as they face inconsistent Cardinals before All-Star break

Both teams are struggling to maintain momentum as the All-Star break approaches. Washington is looking for a spark with a change in leadership, while the Cardinals have shown inconsistency throughout the season. The Cardinals' recent struggles on the mound, giving up 28 runs in a three-game series with the Cubs, highlight concerns about their pitching depth. Despite pitching well, Pallante has not been able to translate his performance into wins. Gore, the ace of the Nationals' rotation, has experienced recent struggles with his control. Given Gore's recent issues, it is advisable to favor the Cardinals in this matchup.

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