Washington Nationals vs New York Mets 8/12/2021 Picks Predictions

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The Washington Nationals (50-63) and the New York Mets (57-55) will battle in Game 1 of a doubleheader match at Citi Field in Flushing Queens on Thursday, August 12, 2021, at 12:10 PM ET. Washington kneeled to the Atlanta Braves in their recent showdown after splitting the first two installments of a weekend series but lost the finale at 4-5 on Sunday. In the opening of a series, the Nationals bowed to the New York Mets with a one-run deficit at 7-8 on Tuesday. Washington took an early lead at 4-1 after two frames and 7-5 after the 5th inning but failed to score in the remaining four frames resulting in a 7-8 defeat. The Nats hit 10 shots with three errors committed in that loss. Pitcher Joe Ross went 5.0 innings of work with four earned runs on six hits allowed with one walk granted and struck out two hitters in picking up the defeat. The bullpen gave up three more earned runs on seven total hits in relief.

The Nationals decided to send right-hander Erick Fedde to the pitcher’s mound to start the first round of a doubleheader showdown versus the Mets on Thursday. The 28-year-old right-handed thrower is 4-8 with a 5.15 ERA, a WHIP at 1.41, and struck out 79 batters in 87.1 innings pitched in the majors this season.

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Washington Nationals vs New York Mets Predictions 8/12/2021

On the New York side, the team surrendered a three-game set to the Philadelphia Phillies at 0-3 over the weekend. The Mets lost three contests in a row at 2-4 in the opener on Friday, 3-5 in Game 2 on Saturday, and a 0-3 shutout loss in the finale on Sunday. The New York Mets bounced back after a one-run victory at 8-7 in the opening game of a series versus the Washington Nationals on Tuesday. New York was trailing a 5-7 lead after five frames but ended up scoring three runs in the 7th & 8th innings to complete the victory. Pitcher Rich Hill lasted for 3.0 innings while giving away three earned runs on four hits with three free bases awarded while striking out four Washington batters to pick up the win. The bullpen combined with four earned runs on six hits with a walk and three strikeouts in the winning effort.

Right-handed Pitcher Marcus Stroman will get the ball for the Mets to start the noontime duel of a doubleheader match against the Nationals on Thursday. In his MLB tour this year, the 30-year-old righty starter is 7-11 with a 2.83 ERA, a WHIP at 1.13, and a total of 106 strikeouts in 127.0 innings pitched in the majors.

Washington Nationals vs. New York Mets. The MLB Pick for this contest is New York -185. The Nationals ranked 18th on the offense and 20th on defense while the Mets ranked 29th on the offense and 7th on defense this season. Washington has a better offense as recorded but both teams struggled lately and the Nationals lost two games in a row with only two wins in their last 10 overall. New York gained momentum after winning the opening game over Washington with home-field advantage on Thursday. The predicted score, New York Mets will win at 5-3.

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