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Rogers' 10* NL Game of the Day ~ SIZZLING 25-6 L31 MLB Sides!
(MLB) Washington vs. Miami,
Money Line: -125.00 Washington (Away)
Result: Loss
Money Line: -125.00 Washington (Away)
Result: Loss
The set-up: Miami's Giancarlo Stanton, who suffered a severe groin injury on August 13, returned as a pinch hitter on September 6. This Friday at Philadelphia, he played the field for the first time since his injury. Stanton is expected to be back as a starter on Monday as the Marlins host the Nationals but the team is being careful not to overwork him. After all, his return can't do much for 74-75 Miami's slim playoff chances (Marlins are five games back of the final wild card spot with just 13 games left). The 88-61 Nationals will soon clinch the NL East but chances are very remote that they could catch the Cubs (Chicago owns a six-game lead on Washington) for the NL's best overall record.
The pitching matchup: Rookie A.J. Cole (1-2, 4.71 ERA) goes for Washington, while Wei-Yin Chen (5-4, 4.99 ERA) returns from the disabled list to start Monday's game, making his first appearance since July 20 when he sprained his left elbow. Cole will be looking for his second major-league win and after allowing six HRs in his first four starts this season, he kept the ball in the park against New York last Tuesday (he allowed three runs on nine hits and a pair of walks in five innings without factoring in the decision against the Mets). Chen missed almost two months with an elbow strain but went through simulated games as part of a rehab program and is said to be ready to return on Monday. The Marlins are 11-8 (plus-$186) in his starts in 2016.
The pick: The Nationals opened their final road trip of the season at Atlanta over the weekend and took the opener before falling on Saturday and Sunday. They will head to Pittsburgh for three games to finish out the trip after dealing with the Marlins. The Nats are a solid 42-33 on the road this season, while Miami is a disappointing 36-35 here at Marlins Park (just 25-31 when Fernandez does not start!). Washington needs any combination of wins and New York losses equaling six to clinch the NL East and cuts its "magic number" to at least five with a win here (note: Chen is 1-4 with a 4.80 ERA in his career vs. Washington). The Nats are a 10* play.
The pitching matchup: Rookie A.J. Cole (1-2, 4.71 ERA) goes for Washington, while Wei-Yin Chen (5-4, 4.99 ERA) returns from the disabled list to start Monday's game, making his first appearance since July 20 when he sprained his left elbow. Cole will be looking for his second major-league win and after allowing six HRs in his first four starts this season, he kept the ball in the park against New York last Tuesday (he allowed three runs on nine hits and a pair of walks in five innings without factoring in the decision against the Mets). Chen missed almost two months with an elbow strain but went through simulated games as part of a rehab program and is said to be ready to return on Monday. The Marlins are 11-8 (plus-$186) in his starts in 2016.
The pick: The Nationals opened their final road trip of the season at Atlanta over the weekend and took the opener before falling on Saturday and Sunday. They will head to Pittsburgh for three games to finish out the trip after dealing with the Marlins. The Nats are a solid 42-33 on the road this season, while Miami is a disappointing 36-35 here at Marlins Park (just 25-31 when Fernandez does not start!). Washington needs any combination of wins and New York losses equaling six to clinch the NL East and cuts its "magic number" to at least five with a win here (note: Chen is 1-4 with a 4.80 ERA in his career vs. Washington). The Nats are a 10* play.
