Washington Nationals vs Houston Astros 6/15/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
The Washington Nationals will go against the Houston Astros in MLB action in Minute Maid Park, TX, on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at 8:10 PM ET.
Washington had chances at the plate in the first game of the set, but they didn’t take advantage of them, losing for the seventh time in eight matches.
The Nationals were 13.5 games behind the Braves for first place in the NL East as of Wednesday with a record of 26-39.
Tuesday saw Washington get six hits, as Lane Thomas (run) was the only player to record two hits during the game. The Nationals didn’t score until the eighth inning after going just one for six with runners in scoring position.
In five innings, Patrick Corbin (4-7) took the loss for the Astros against the Nationals bullpen after giving up two runs on four hits, five walks, and five strikeouts.
MacKenzie Gore is making his 15th start of the year on the mound for the Nationals in this game. He enters the game with a record of 3-5, a 4.04 ERA, a 1.391 WHIP, 29 walks, and 83 strikeouts in 69 innings pitched.
In his most recent start, which took place on the road against the Braves on Saturday, Gore was unsuccessful.
He pitched five innings in a game the Nationals ultimately lost 6-4, giving up five runs on four hits, one walk, and three strikeouts.
Gore is 0-2 with a 4.50 ERA, a 1.00 WHIP, two walks, and 20 strikeouts in 18 innings pitched over his previous three starts.
In this game, Gore pitches against the Astros for the first time in his 30th major league appearance and 27th start. As a result, this is also his first start at Minute Maid Park in his professional career.
- The total went under in four of Washington’s last six matches.
- The Washington Nationals are 1-8 SU in their last nine matches.
- The Washington Nationals are 1-4 SU in their last five matches against Houston.
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Washington Nationals vs Houston Astros Predictions 6/15/2023
On Tuesday night at home, Houston won for the first time in seven games by taking the first game of this series.
The Astros increased their record to 38-29 overall and were currently 3.5 games back of the Rangers in the AL West for first place.
Tuesday night’s first game of the series saw Houston take the lead thanks to two hits from Alex Bregman and Jose Abreu (RBI).
Each player contributed significantly to the triumph: Chas McCormick (his sixth), Mauricio Dubon (his third), Kyle Tucker (his ninth), and Martin Maldonado (his fourth).
Hunter Brown (6-3) pitched seven innings without allowing a run while giving up four hits, three walks, and four strikeouts before turning the game over to the bullpen.
This power outburst was sufficient for Brown to secure the victory.
In this game, Astros pitcher Cristian Javier is making his 14th start of the year. He enters the game with a record of 7-1, a 3.13 ERA, a 1.058 WHIP, 19 walks, and 74 strikeouts in 74.2 innings pitched.
Javier’s recent start, on the road against the Guardians on Friday, did not affect the decision.
In a game that lasted 14 innings and saw Houston lose 10-9, he pitched five innings, giving up four runs on seven hits, three walks, and two strikeouts.
Javier has a 2-0 record, a 3.38 ERA, a 1.44 WHIP, six walks, and 10 strikeouts in 16 innings pitched across his previous three starts.
Javier was completely destroyed and lost in his lone career start against the Nationals, which occurred on the road on May 14, 2022.
In 3.2 innings, he gave up seven runs on eight hits, three walks, and five strikeouts as Houston was defeated 13-6.
In 47 career appearances, 28 of which were starts, Javier is 16-7 with a 2.55 ERA, a 1.002 WHIP, 74 walks, and 231 strikeouts over 197.2 innings.
- The Houston Astros are 5-1 SU in their last six matches at home.
- The total went over in six of Houston’s last seven matches at home against Washington.
- The Houston Astros are 6-2 SU in their last eight matches in the National League.
Washington Nationals vs. Houston Astros The MLB pick for this game is the Houston Astros.
Both teams have had recent struggles, but the Astros are still in the heart of their own division competition while the Nationals are near the bottom of the NL East.
This is the difference between the teams. Despite his efforts, Gore has not received recognition since his last victory on April 26.
In addition, since the Nationals’ victory over the Mets more than six weeks ago, they have lost eight of his starts.
Javier was successful at home, posting a 4-1 record with a 2.67 ERA in six appearances at Minute Maid Park this year despite his problems against the Guardians in his most recent outing.
Before losing to Cleveland in that game that went into extra innings, the Astros won six straight starts from Javier.
With Javier at the helm, expect Houston to pick up the pace and win on the last day to take the series. The Houston Astros will win by a predicted score of 7-4.
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Washington Nationals vs Houston Astros 6/15/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
MLB Starting Time: 8:10 PM ET
Location: Minute Maid Park, TX
Date: Thursday, June 15, 2023
TV: ATSW
MLB Odds: Washington Nationals +182
MLB Totals: 8.5