Interleague Play Preview: Washington Nationals (2-5) vs. Boston Red Sox (5-2)
Interleague Play Preview: Washington Nationals (2-5) vs. Boston Red Sox (5-2)
The Washington Nationals and the Boston Red Sox will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Fenway Park in an interleague contest.
The Nationals will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Stephen Strasburg in this game. Strasburg has a 0-1 record and a 5.07 ERA this season.
The Red Sox will counter Strasburg with Justin Masterson. Right hander Masterson has a 3.00 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 123-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game’s total is sitting at 8.
Last time out for Washington, they were a 9-4 loser as they battled the Red Sox on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Red Sox at -135 were rewarded, while the 13 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Washington:
Team record: 2-5
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Washington’s last 13 games
Washington is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Boston:
Team record: 5-2
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston’s last 5 games
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Boston is 6-15 SU in its last 21 games at home
Next up:
Washington at Boston Wednesday, April 15
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