Washington Nationals (61-70) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (71-60)
Washington Nationals vs. Toronto Blue Jays 8/29/2023 – The Nationals are still on a difficult nine-game road trip. The young team won five straight series, demonstrating its consistency. Last week, they defeated the Yankees in two of three road games, then over the weekend, they won the Marlins series. In their most recent ten games, they are 7-3. One of the Nationals’ best hitters recently, Keibert Ruiz has 13 RBIs and a stunning .977 OPS for the month. With 52 RBIs, 15 home runs, and a .735 OPS this season, the 25-year-old catcher has a successful campaign.
Toronto needs a run of victories. They are now 2.5 games away from a wildcard berth. The good news is that their next three series are against teams with records below .500, an easier stretch of their schedule. This past weekend, the Jays lost two out of their three home games against the Guardians while giving up 18 runs. The Jays’ recent 10 games saw them go 4-6. The season many anticipated for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hasn’t exactly materialized. Although the first baseman boasts impressive statistics, including 20 home runs, 76 RBIs, and a .784 OPS, some anticipated him to be among the league leaders in this category. Vladdy has eight RBIs and a .730 batting average for the month. For accurate insights, check out the free accurate MLB picks today.
Nationals vs. Blue Jays Game Info
| When: | Tuesday, August 29, 2023 7:05 PM ET |
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| Where: | Rogers Centre in Toronto, ON |
| TV: | Sportsnet |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
MacKenzie Gore (6-10, ERA: 4.38) vs Jose Berrios (9-9, ERA: 3.55)
On Tuesday, MacKenzie Gore will be approved. Gore’s last start against the Yankees was marred by terrible luck as he surrendered six runs (two earned) on four hits over four innings. The young southpaw has hurled 127.1 innings this season and posted a 6-10 record with a 4.38 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, and a poor 4.22 ERA this month. He is facing the Blue Jays for the first time today.
Jose Berrios will take the mound for this match. After a poor performance against the Orioles, giving up five runs in six innings, Berrios hopes to bounce back. The seasoned pitcher is enjoying a solid year despite struggling in two of his last three appearances. In 152 innings pitched, he has a decent 3.55 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and a 9-9 record. In 12 innings of work, Berrios gave up just three runs against the Nationals while posting a 1-0 record.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Toronto Blue Jays -200, Total Odds: 8.5
The Nationals’ lengthy nine-game road journey is about to come to a conclusion. This is not a good matchup because they lost two consecutive. The Blue Jays are 2.5 games short of a wildcard berth and will be a desperate team if they don’t get wins soon. Additionally, MacKenzie Gore, the Nats starter, frequently struggles on the road, where she has a dismal 5.08 ERA in 14 appearances. Gore has struggled lately, pitching four times this month with an ERA of 4.22. Additionally, the Blue Jays have a strong .757 OPS against left-handed starters as opposed to a .739 OPS against right-handed starters, showing that they typically do well against lefties. Jose Berrios, who has a season ERA of 3.09, is dependable at home.
Washington Nationals Betting Trends
The total went OVER in 4 of Washington’s last 6 matches. The Washington Nationals are 11-5 SU in their last 16 matches. The Washington Nationals are 5-2 SU in their last 7 matches against Toronto. The total went OVER in 5 of Washington’s last 6 matches when playing on the road against Toronto. The total went OVER in 4 of Washington’s last 5 matches against an opponent in the American League.
Toronto Blue Jays Betting Trends
The Toronto Blue Jays are 2-4 SU in their last 6 matches. The total went OVER in 6 of Toronto’s last 6 matches against Washington. The total went OVER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 matches at home. The total went OVER in 5 of Toronto’s last 6 matches at home against Washington.
Washington Nationals vs. Toronto Blue Jays 8/29/2023 Betting Picks
The Washington Nationals are 5-14 SU in their last 19 matches against an American League East Division division opponent. The Washington Nationals are 4-12 SU in their last 16 matches played on a Tuesday. The Toronto Blue Jays are 5-2 SU in their last 7 matches against an opponent in the National League. The Toronto Blue Jays are 10-2 SU in their last 12 matches against an opponent in the National League East Division. For accurate insights, check out the free sports picks today.
Free Pick and Prediction: Toronto Blue Jays will win 6-3.