June 23rd MLB Colorado Washington Overseas Baseball Analysis Sports Analysis
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The Colorado Rockies, whose starting lineup has struggled leading to consecutive losses, send Cal Quantrill (6 wins, 5 losses, 3.43 ERA) to the mound in search of his 7th win of the season. Quantrill suffered a defeat on the 18th against the Dodgers at home, allowing 3 runs in 5 innings. His performance continues the pattern of pitching well on the road but struggling at home. However, he's generally good in night games, so a quality start is possible. In the previous game, Colorado scored 5 runs, including 3 home runs, off Hurts and Lowe, but was held scoreless by Washington's bullpen in the last 4 innings. Ezekiel Tovar, who had 3 hits including a home run, is performing at an All-Star level. The bullpen, which allowed 3 runs in 5 innings, didn't allow any runs in the last 3 innings, which was fortunate.
The Washington Nationals, who succeeded in taking the lead with an explosive batting performance, will have Mitchell Parker (5 wins, 3 losses, 3.06 ERA) aiming for his 6th win of the season. Parker secured a victory with a strong performance of 1 run in 6 innings against Miami at home on the 17th, overcoming his road woes at home. This will be his first game at Coors Field since debuting, and his tendency to give up fly balls could be a factor. Washington's offense, which scored 11 runs including 2 home runs off Hudson and Hartlip in the last game, has shown great resilience in overcoming travel fatigue. Lane Thomas, who had 3 hits and 4 RBIs, has an impressive slugging percentage of .833 in his last 7 games. The bullpen, which pitched 5.1 innings allowing 4 hits and 1 run after Hurts' early departure, has shown absolute dominance.
The fatigue from travel did not affect Washington, which is an important factor. Considering the hitting performances of both teams in the previous game, the matchup between Quantrill and Parker is likely to be closely contested. However, Washington has a slight edge in the later innings, and their bullpen is more stable. The Washington Nationals, with superior pitching, are closer to victory.
Predicted score: Washington wins 6-4
Handicap: Washington wins
Over/Under: Under