The Washington Nationals and the Arizona Diamondbacks will play the rubber match this afternoon at Chase Field in Arizona. The probable starters for the game are Patrick Corbin for the Nats and Taylor Clarke for the D’Backs. The betting boards have the visitor in the favorite role having to lay as high as -160 on Arizona. The total line is offered up at nine runs.
Recent Play
The Diamondbacks crushed the Nationals 18-7 yesterday to tie the weekend series up at one game apiece. Washington starter Stephen Strasburg was crushed getting tagged for nine runs on nine hits including three home runs in only 4 2/3 frames. The relievers weren’t any better allowing an additional nine runs in 3.1 innings.
Neither team could be considered in good form with Washington winners of just three of their last nine and Arizona getting the money in only two of their previous six.
Head to Head Statistics
The two clubs have split six meetings this season, but over the last ten games dating back to last season, the Nats hold a seven to three advantage. Over the ten-game span, Washington has taken five of the six games played at Chase Field. The total has cashed for over bettors in four of the six contests this season.
Starting Pitching
Patrick Corbin: The Nationals left-hander is having another good season, his first for Washington), going 9-5 with an ERA of 3.25 over 22 starts. He’ll be making his first start of his career against Arizona, but has faced four batters currently in their lineup in the past holding them to a combined .207 batting average over 29 at-bats.
Taylor Clarke: The Diamondbacks rookie hurler has 12 starts on the year with mixed results. Over the dozen starts he’s come away with a 4-3 record, 5.53 ERA and 1.47 WHIP. That said he has pitched his best ball over his last two starts spanning 11 1/3 innings allowing only two earned runs on seven hits and two walks. He’s had one career start vs. the Nationals allowing three earned runs over 4 2/3 innings in a 10-3 Arizona win.
Betting Trends
- Washington is 3-6 SU in its last nine games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Washington’s last 12 games on the road.
- Washington is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Arizona.
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Arizona’s last eight games when playing at home against Washington.
- Get more details: Washington at Arizona MLB Match-up Stats
