DIVISION TOTAL OF THE MONTH - 0/9/04
(MLB) Nationals (WAS) vs. Marlins (MIA),
Total: 8.00 | -115.00 Over
Result: Loss
When considering the inconsistent form of these two scheduled starters, I think that this total will eclipse the posted number as the game comes down the stretch. The Nats turn to Matt Gore (8-11, 4.45 ERA,) who comes in off a victory over the Yankees, giving up two runs over six innings. So you know, it was just his second victory over his past 13 starts. Gore has been all over the map regarding his performance, especially on the road where he's just 2-6 with a 4.92 ERA. The home side counters with Valente Bellozo, who is 2-2 with a 4.32 ERA overall, but who enters off a brutal start vs. the Rockies, getting shelled for six runs off seven hits over four innings. Bellozo has now allowed 11 earned runs and six homers over his last two outings (11.2 innings.) This one has "over" written all over it.