July 6, 2023 07:45 MLB Game: Washington vs. St. Louis
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Washington vs. St. Louis Game Analysis
Washington
Patrick Corbin (1 win, 8 losses, 5.49 ERA) will be challenging for his second win of the season. In the away game against Tampa Bay on the 1st, Corbin suffered a defeat with a lackluster performance of 6 innings and 4 earned runs, despite continuing a series of QS-level pitches recently. Although his pitching has been inconsistent in recent home games, he should focus on his relatively better performance in night games.
Although Washington won the previous game, their batting lineup only managed a solo home run by Jesse Winker in the bottom of the 8th inning after being held back by Quintana's pitching. Reducing inconsistencies in their home game performance is urgent. The 0-for-5 record with runners in scoring position is a point of reflection. Derek Lowe’s pitching, where he held the opponents scoreless for an inning, deserves praise.
St. Louis
Sonny Gray (9 wins, 5 losses, 2.98 ERA) aims for his 10th win of the season. Gray suffered a defeat with a poor performance of 4.1 innings and 6 earned runs in the home game against Cincinnati on the 30th, revealing a considerable vulnerability when pitching at home. His ERA on the road is 4.54, which is also a point of concern.
Despite winning the previous game, St. Louis's lineup has failed to resolve their extreme weakness against left-handed pitchers, managing only 3 runs against Martin Perez and Dennis Santana. Their 2-for-10 performance with runners in scoring position, including missing a no-out, runners-on-first-and-third opportunity in the top of the 6th inning, needs improvement. The bullpen held out for 3 innings with 1 earned run, with John King single-handedly covering both the 9th and 10th innings, which was crucial.
Comment
Recently, St. Louis has been unable to handle left-handed pitchers effectively. Considering the fatigue from travel, they are likely to struggle again in this game. While Washington only managed 1 run in the previous game, their batting performance against right-handed pitchers has been good recently, and Gray has been disappointing in away games. Washington Nationals, with the home advantage, are closer to victory.
Recommended Betting
[[Win/Loss]]: Washington Win
[[Handicap]]: +1.5 Washington Win
[[U/O]]: Under 8.5 ▼