W. Nationals vs Atlanta

Game number two of three in this series between Nationals and Atlanta Braves. Favorites tonight are the Washington Nationals as they will try to continue their positive streak against the Braves.

 

This season the Nationals are 9-4 against the Atlanta Braves, and will seek to extend the numbers even more.

 

Stephen Strasburg (14-5, 2.91 ERA) is the starter for Washington tonight. Washington plays well when he is on the mound, going 4-1 in Strasburgs last 5 starts. Strasburgh himself are enjoying a good run of late, as he is 3-0 in his last 3 starts and a 1.50 ERA in those.

 

For the Atlanta Braves, Paul Maholm (11-7, 3.39 ERA) will start. He is not a bad pitcher, but against Washington he normally have troubles. His numbers are bad against Washington by going 1-5 and 5.59 ERA in nine appearances against the Nationals.

 

Pick: Strasburg is a consistent pitcher who is on a good run. The whole Washington team is great at the moment and their 76-46 record this season is the best in the entire MLB. It will be difficult task for the Atlanta Braves. My pick is Washinton Nationals