From Nationals Park in Washington, DC, we have an interleague matchup between the Angels and Nationals. The Nationals are the slight money line favorite, with their odds sitting at -116 compared to the Angels at -102. The over/under line is at 9 runs, and the forecast calls for moderate rain and temperatures in the mid-70s.
First pitch for this one is set for 6:45 PM ET. José Soriano is starting for the Angels, and they are 51-64, while the Nationals will have Mitchell Parker on the mound. Washington is 52-64 and has lost two straight. BSW is carrying this game on TV, and the Angels are 4th in the AL West, while the Nationals are 4th in the NL East.
Angels Look to Extend Winning Streak as Soriano Takes the Mound Against Nationals
Los Angeles is 51-64 overall, putting them 4th in the AL West, and they trail the Astros by 8.5 games. The Angels are 17-18 in divisional games and have won two straight games. They have gone 6-12 as the favorite and 45-52 as the underdog. Their overall series record is 12-23-2, and they have won two straight series. Los Angeles is currently on the road against the Nationals, and the over/under line is set at 9 runs.
José Soriano is 6-7 with a 3.47 ERA this season, and he will be looking to build off his last outing, where he didn’t give up a run vs. the Mets. The Angels’ offense has been below average this season, ranking 25th in runs per game. Zach Neto is hitting .266 with 16 home runs and 60 RBI, and he is hitting .379 over his last 9 games. Nolan Schanuel is hitting .253 with 12 home runs and 41 RBI. Taylor Ward is on a 4-game hitting streak, and Jo Adell is on a 7-game streak.
Nationals Look to Upset Angels as Parker Takes the Mound
The Nationals are 52-64 overall, and they are 4th in the NL East. They trail the Phillies by 17.5 games. Washington is 16-15 against other NL East teams. They are 26-31 at home compared to 26-33 on the road. Washington is 42-55 as the underdog this season. They are 10-9 when favored. The Nationals have a 15-20-2 series record this season.
Washington is hosting the Angels with the over/under line set at 9 runs. The Nationals have gone 59-53 vs. the over/under line this season. They are 11-11-2 when the line is set at 9 runs. The Nationals are sending Mitchell Parker to the mound, and he is 6-6 with a 4.06 ERA. Parker has a WHIP of 1.19. The Nationals offense is 16th in runs per game at 4.3, and they are 25th in homers with 95. CJ Abrams leads the team with 17 homers and 59 RBI. Luis García Jr. is hitting .353 over his last 5 games with 2 homers.
Nationals Triumph 6-4 at Home: Parker Outshines Soriano in ERA Battle
We see the Nationals taking this one at home with a final score of 6-4. At -116 on the money line, there is some good value in picking up a win for the Nationals.
Looking at the starters, we have Mitchell Parker finishing with five strikeouts compared to José Soriano with six. However, Parker is projected to finish with a better ERA than Soriano.
