Washington Nationals (47 – 63) vs Cincinnati Reds ( 59 – 53)
Washington Nationals vs Cincinnati Reds 8/05/2023 – This Saturday, the MLB action in the open field will get underway in Game 2 of the National League inter-Division three-game battle between the Washington Nationals and the Cincinnati Reds at the Great American Ball Park. Washington improved their overall standing to 47-63 after winning four of the last six and raised their record to 25-29 away from home following the last road triumph. The team stayed in dead last of the NL East with 24.5 games behind the Atlanta Braves in the first place. The Nationals acquired 474 runs scored to date but also dropped 554 for a -90 run difference over the year. The Washington Nationals enter this competition after winning two games in a row including the recent 6-3 road victory in game 1 of a series versus Cincinnati last time out. Free baseball picks: Washington’s Lane Thomas nailed his second home run of the match in the tenth frame of action to cap off a 6-3 comeback road triumph over Cincinnati on Friday night.
Right Fielder Lane Thomas batted an average of .282 in leading the Nationals while adding a team-high 121 hits and 16 home runs on the season. Designated Hitter Joey Meneses chipped in a team-leading 58 runs batted in and an on-base percentage at .320 for Washington. On Saturday, the Washington Nationals will give the ball to righty Trevor Williams and start the second installment of a series against the Cincinnati Reds. The right-handed thrower is 5-6 on the season with a 4.72 ERA, 1.49 WHlP, and struck out 79 batters in his starts while surrendering 125 hits, 57 earned runs, and 37 free walks through 108.2 innings pitched this year.
Nationals vs. Reds Game Info
| When: | Saturday, August 5, 2023 4:10 PM ET |
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| Where: | Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio |
| TV: | FS1, ESPN+ |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Joan Adon (0-0, 5.40 ERA) vs Andrew Abbott (6–2, 2.35 ERA)
The Cincinnati Reds will stay in their home field and try to end a four-game losing streak with a victory in game 2 of 3 series versus the Washington Nationals on Saturday afternoon. Cincinnati dropped to 59-53 after losing six of the last ten matches played, fell to 28-27 at home after the last home loss, and placed second in the NL Central with only one game behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the first place. The Reds recorded a total of 547 runs scored to date but also wasted 569 for a run-difference of -22 over the course of the season. The Cincinnati Reds had difficulty in winning game as of last after losing four games in a row including a 3-6 home loss in the tenth frame facing the Nationals in the opening game of a series. Cincinnati was limited to just three runs scored on seven hits while Relief Pitcher Alexis Diaz (3-3, 2.39 ERA) took the loss for the Reds with 2 hits, 2 earned runs, and zero free bases allowed while striking out 3 hitters in 1.2 frames of work in the game.
Center Fielder TJ Friedl averages .279 at the plate in leading Cincinnati’s offense while Right Fielder Jack Fraley contributed a team-high 63 runs batted in for the Reds this season. First Baseman Spencer Steer pitched in 17 home runs, 108 total hits made, and an on-base percentage at .359 in leading Cincinnati while the Reds recorded a team batting average of .253 with a slugging percentage at .417 this year. On Saturday, the Cincinnati Reds management will turn to southpaw Andrew Abbott to take on the mound to start game 2 of a series against the Washington Nationals. The left-handed thrower is 6-2 this season with an impressive ERA of 2.35, a sterling WHlP at 1.03, and has retired 71 batters with 45 hits, 22 bases on balls, and 9 long balls conceded across 65.0 frames of work in his starts.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Cincinnati Reds -220
The totals went UNDER in 4 of Washington’s last 5 outings while the Nationals are 4-2 SU in their last 6 matches. The Nationals are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against Cincinnati and are 2-5 SU in their last 7 road outings. The Washington Nationals are 4-1 straight up in their last 5 outings when playing on the road against the Reds.
Washington Nationals Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington’s last 5 games.
Washington are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games.
Nationals are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against Cincinnati.
Washington are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games on the road.
Washington are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Washington’s last 9 games against an opponent in the National League.
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington’s last 10 games against an opponent in the National League Central Division division.
Cincinnati Reds Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Cincinnati’s last 20 games.
Cincinnati are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati’s last 7 games against Washington.
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Cincinnati’s last 12 games at home.
Cincinnati are 5-15 SU in their last 20 games when playing at home against Washington.
Cincinnati are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games against an opponent in the National League.
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Cincinnati’s last 20 games against an opponent in the National League East Division division.
Washington Nationals vs Cincinnati Reds 8/05/2023 Betting Picks
The MLB Pick for this contest is Cincinnati -220. The Reds will take control of this match-up at home and win game 2 of a three-game series versus the Nationals on Saturday. Cincinnati will send a better starter on the mound as Andrew Abbott gave up just 4 earned runs with 20 strikeouts in winning the last three starts for the Reds. Expert analysis: This pitching performance gives Cincinnati a notable advantage. Washington’s Trevor Williams has given away 11 earned runs in his last three starts as the Nats lost two of that three contests.
Free Pick and Prediction: Cincinnati Reds will win 8-4.
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