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Washington Nationals @ Colorado Rockies |
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Thursday, 07 August 2008 |
In today’s double header between the Nationals and the Rockies, you have to play Colorado on the run line in game one. The Nationals are just 6-11 since the All Streak break and send to the field one of the worst offenses in baseball. Washington, which is just 19-38 on the road, is ranked last in the National League in batting average and runs scored. It doesn’t get much better on the pitching side of things either. The Nationals send Jason Bergmann to the hill. Bergmann posts a 1-8 record and has given up 18 homeruns in just 99 2/3 innings, which benefits the Rockies as we all know how the ball carries in Colorado. On top of that the Nationals have just won 3 of 17 games in which Bergmann starts the game. The Nationals are struggling, and look for that to continue.
The Colorado Rockies send Jeff Francis to the hill. Francis is making his first start since heading to the DL. However, don’t be alarmed. Francis says he feels the healthiest has in over three months. Although his numbers aren’t outstanding this year, just 3-7 with an ERA of 5.67, you can’t help but love this situation. Facing a team that has scored just 2.6 runs per game since the All Star break, Francis will look to regain his 2007 form. At the plate the Rockies have always been a team that could put up runs. They are led by Matt Holliday, who is batting an outstanding .444 over the last seven games. Add the return of Troy Tulowitzki to the lineup along with Brad Hawpe and Garrett Atkins; this is a hitting core that has the potential to put up huge runs against Bergmann and the Nationals.
With the combination of Colorado’s offense and Jeff Francis being healthy, you can’t bet against them. The Nationals will struggle to put up runs and they can’t rely on their pitching, because that too has been among the National League’s worst. We all know that the ball can travel out in Colorado, just another advantage to the Rockies. Play the Rockies on the run line against the Nationals.
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