Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Nationals 4/12/2019 Picks Predictions

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Pittsburgh Pirates will be opening a three-game series on the road against Washington Nationals on Friday. Out of the last six games against Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh have won five including their last game on Wednesday with a final score of 5-2. The Pirates have performed well against the Cubs and now it’s time to take on the Nationals. Jordan Lyles pitched in six innings for his team in their last match with 10 strikeouts, while Starling Marte and Francisco Cervelli homered each for their victory.

Washington managed to defeat Philadelphia on Wednesday making the victory their second straight with a final score of 15-1. Jeremey Hellickson contributed just three hits in six innings and Matt Adams hit four runs towards their victory. Washington outscored Philadelphia Phillies with a 24-1 record in the last 15 innings across two games.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Nationals Predictions 4/12/2019

Pittsburgh Pirates are holding an average of .247 at the plate and opposing hitters are averaging at .186. Josh Bell has taken the lead for the Pirates in batting with an average of .297. Bell is also leading in home runs with two and RBIs with nine, while Melky Cabrera is the leader in hits with 11. The Pirates will be sending right-handed pitcher Trevor Williams to the mound on Friday. Williams is 1-0 this season with an ERA of 2.25, 9 Ks and 1 BBs.

Washington Nationals are holding an average of .266 at the plate and opposing hitters are averaging at .268. Anthony Rendon has taken the lead for Washington in batting with an average of .429 along with four home runs, 14 RBIs and 18 hits. Washington will be sending left-handed pitcher Patrick Corbin to the mound on Friday. Corbin is 0-0 this season with an ERA of 3.75, 13 Ks and 3 BBs.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Nationals. The MLB pick for this match is Washington Nationals -160. The Nationals have been hitting well by scoring 40 runs in the last 4 games. Out of the last 7 meetings, Washington defeated Pittsburgh in 5 games and 42 of the last 61 games played at home against Pittsburgh. As for the Pirates, they have won only 8 of the last 32 games on the road against a left-handed starter. Final Score Prediction, Washington Nationals will win and cover the run line 7-3.

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