June 12 MLB Detroit Washington Overseas Baseball Analysis Sports Analysis
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The Detroit Tigers, who succeeded in escaping a losing streak through the harmony of pitching and hitting, will challenge for their third win of the season with Kenta Maeda (2 wins, 2 losses, 6.25 ERA). Maeda, who came down from the mound after throwing only two pitches in a Texas away game on the 6th, was fortunately found not to have a major injury. For now, they should bet on the fact that his recent home pitching performance has been good, with 11 innings and 1 run in 2 games. In Monday’s game, the Detroit batting lineup showcased their explosive concentration by scoring 10 runs, including a crucial 3-run homer by Jake Rogers. They even regretted having a day off because of how well they played. The bullpen, which allowed 1 run in 3.1 innings, will be happy to secure rest for its main pitchers.
The Washington Nationals, who are on a three-game winning streak powered by strong hitting, will aim for a four-game winning streak with Mitchell Parker (4 wins, 3 losses, 3.47 ERA). Parker, who pitched 7 innings and gave up 2 runs on 3 hits in a home game against Atlanta on the 7th, delivered nearly flawless pitching except for a 2-run homer. Although it's an away game, Parker's current form makes it hard to deny that he is a pitcher who can be expected to last at least a Quality Start (QS). The key will be whether Washington's batting, which scored 8 runs, including a 3-run homer by Keibert Ruiz while targeting Waldrep and Boomer in Monday’s game, can continue its home performance on the road. Their recent concentration is certainly worth noting. However, it’s disappointing that Jordan Weems allowed a 3-run homer as soon as he took the mound.
Washington's recent batting performance overall has been good. Especially, they have been good at targeting slower pitches, which suggests a strong match against Maeda. On the other hand, Detroit's recent performance against left-handers has not been good, and Mitchell Parker's pitching has exceeded expectations for a debut season. While there are variables in the bullpen, the game will likely be decided by batting before that. Washington Nationals, who lead in starting pitching, are closer to winning.
Predicted Score: Washington 6, Detroit 3
Handicap: Washington win
Under/Over: Over