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After recording 10 Ks in his season debut, strikeout machine Christopher Sanchez will try to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to another win over the Washington Nationals. Sachez offers a +2 30price if he can get at least 9 strikeouts in this game.
Momentum: The Nationals’ win streak ended at two games after losing to the Phillies 2-3 in Game 2 of their series. Philadelphia, on the other hand, snapped a three-game skid with that win, improving its regular-season record to 2-3.
The Matchup: The Nats and the Phillies are set for a rubber match on Wednesday. The Nationals won Game 1 emphatically, 12-3, before the Phillies grinded out a W in Game 2. Nats’ right-handed pitcher Cade Cavalli (4.91 ERA) is set for his second start, duking it out with Christopher Sanchez (1-0, 0.00 ERA), who pitched six scoreless innings with 10K in the Phillies’ 5-3 win over the Texas Rangers on March 26.
Hot on the Board: The Nats are +218 moneyline underdogs and +102 if they cover the spread at +1.5 runs. The Phillies are -271 moneyline and offer only -122 on the -1.5 run line. Christoper Sanchez, who recorded 10 strikeouts in his season debut, dishes out a handsome +770 price if he can record at least 11 Ks in this ballgame.
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Philadelphia Phillies - Washington Nationals Key Points
- Christopher Sanchez recorded 10K in his season debut vs. the Texas Rangers
- Christopher Sanchez is averaging 7.4 Ks in his last five starts.
- Philadelphia is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against Washington.
- Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games against Philadelphia.
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Our Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals Prediction
Fearless Forecast: The Phillies take down the Nats 3-0
Best Pick: Christopher Sanchez 9+ strikeouts (+230). The Phillies’ star pitcher averages 6 strikeouts across his last three starts vs. the Nationals. However, in his last five starts, including the three games from last postseason, Sanchez is averaging 7.4 Ks per game. Pulling off 9 strikeouts after posting 10Ks in his last start might be too much to ask from Sanchez, but I have no doubt in my mind that the Phillies ace has the caliber to produce these types of numbers in back-to-back games.
Secondary Pick: The Phillies -1.5 Runs (-122). Philadelphia should get the job done with Sanchez starting in Game 3. The lefty is off to a hot start following a scintillating performance against the Rangers. Expect Sanchez to stifle the Nationals, who are batting .288 with 6.6 runs per game this season. Sanchez has guided the Phillies to a win in his last three starts against Washington, yielding a total of five runs across 21 innings.
Our betting prediction for the Washington Nationals vs. the Philadelphia Phillies: Christopher Sanchez 9+ Strikeouts
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