Cincinnati Reds vs Washington Nationals 7/3/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
The Cincinnati Reds will visit the nation’s capital to take on the Washington Nationals in Monday night’s MLB action.
Since the addition of rookie third baseman Elly De La Cruz, the Reds (45-39) have been on fire and have tied Milwaukee for first place in the NL Central Division standings.
Spencer Steer and Tyler Stephenson hit two-run home runs on Sunday to help Cincinnati defeat San Diego 4-3 at home.
The Cincinnati Reds have hit 86 baseballs out of the ballpark and contributed 149 two-baggers as a club. Cincinnati has been called up 742 times, is hitting.413, and has walked 300 times.
The Cincinnati Reds rank sixth in MLB with 5.0 runs scored per game. In addition to 724 hits, they have collected 399 RBIs this season, giving them a batting average of.256.
They have an on-base percentage of.335 and have scored 414 runs.
Their pitching staff has a combined WHIP of 1.46, and their strikeout-to-walk ratio is 2.25. The Reds’ pitchers allowed 435 runs overall and 112 home runs, which ranks 27th in MLB.
Cincinnati gave up 412 earned runs and 765 base hits (9.3 per nine innings). The Reds’ staff struck out 708 hitters this season, and the team’s earned run average is 5.01, ranking 27th in MLB.
They struck out 315 opponents and have a 4.79 FIP this season.
The Reds’ pitchers faced high-stakes situations 124 times and met them with runners on base 114 times. The bullpen recorded 45 holds this season, ranking 11th in MLB.
The Reds bullpen entered the game in 88 save opportunities and earned a save percentage of 70.7%. This season, they made 29 saves but lost 12 of their 41 chances to win the game.
The bullpen pitchers gave up 160 runners this year, and 28.1% have reached base. Throughout the season, the Reds sent 301 relievers to the mound.
Luke Weaver, a 29-year-old right-hander (1-2, 6.96 ERA), has recently had a lot of run support. Weaver has lost his past five starts for the Reds and has allowed 24 runs in his last 21 innings.
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Cincinnati Reds vs Washington Nationals Predictions 7/3/2023
The Washington Nationals are attempting to leave the bottom of the NL East Division after losing 27 of their first 40 home games.
On Sunday, Washington defeated Philadelphia 5-4 on the road thanks to a grand slam from OF Stone Garrett and a solo shot from 3B Jeimer Candelario.
For the Nationals, who moved to 34-49 on the year, SP Trevor Williams (5-4) earned the victory after allowing three runs over five innings.
In the series’ first game, the Nationals will use 26-year-old righty Jake Irvin (1-4, 4.72 ERA). Irvin won his previous match against Seattle 7-4 in 11 innings despite allowing three runs and pitching for more than five innings.
The Nationals are 24th in the league in scoring, with 4.13 runs scored per game and a slugging percentage of.395. They have scored 339 runs, walked 204 times, and collected 146 doubles.
Washington has 324 RBIs and 66 home homers so far this season. They have 734 base hits overall and 580 strikeouts, which ranks 30th in MLB.
THIS SEASON, the OBP and batting average for the Washington Nationals’ club are both.317 and.261, respectively.
This season, the team WHIP and FIP for the Nationals are 1.474 and 4.96, respectively. With 753 total hits allowed, they are now ranked 26th in the league among staff.
The Washington pitching staff has a collective ERA of 4.77 (382 earned runs allowed) and has given up 415 runs thus far this season.
Currently, they have a 7.70 K/BB ratio (621 strikeouts vs. 310 free passes). They have allowed 111 home runs and 5.18 runs per nine innings, which ranks 26th in MLB.
The Nationals accumulated 41 holds and 16 missed saves out of 79 save opportunities. In 38 save opportunities, Washington relied on relievers to take the mound, and they secured 22 saves.
Their relievers entered the field 73 times with base runners and 84 times in high-stakes situations. Of their 119 inherited base runners, Washington bullpen pitchers have an inherited scoring rate of 32.8%.
They sent 253 bullpen pitchers to the mound this season, and they are ranked 22nd in baseball with a 57.9% save rate.
Cincinnati Reds vs Cincinnati Reds. The MLB pick for this game is the Cincinnati Reds. OF Washington Victor Robles (back) has yet to be given the all-clear to play baseball and is expected to return at the All-Star Break.
Cincinnati is seventh in runs scored and ninth in OPS through 84 games. Washington is 25th in runs scored and 20th in OPS for the season. Pick up the over. Cincinnati Reds won 7-5 in the predicted final score.
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Cincinnati Reds vs Washington Nationals 7/3/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
MLB Starting Time: 6:05 PM (EDT)
Location: Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.
Date: Monday, July 3, 2022
TV: FS1
MLB Odds: Cincinnati Reds -121
MLB Totals: 10.0