Brewers at Nationals 8/18/19 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Milwaukee Brewers conclude a three-game series on the road Sunday against the Washington Nationals. The Brewers were defeated by the Nationals in the opening game of the series 2-1. Adrian Houser pitched efficiently for the Brewers allowing only two hits and one run while striking out four and walking two.

Anthony Rendon belted an RBI double that snapped a tied during the eighth innings helping lead the Nationals to the win. Rendon had the Nationals other RBI with a double during the fourth. Rendon is batting .354 with six home runs and 34 RBIs since July 6 a span of 34 games. The win was Washington’s fifth straight. Christian Yelich leads Milwaukee with a .325 batting average, in home runs with 39, RBIs with 85 and in hits with 134. Milwaukee is averaging .247 at the plate, while opposing hitters are averaging .253. On Sunday, the Brewers will send Chase Anderson to the mound. The right-hander is 5-2 with an ERA of 3.78, 98 Ks and 36 BBs

Anthony Rendon is leading the Nationals with a .320 batting average, in hits with 129, in home runs with 26 and in RBIs with 94. The Nationals are averaging .259 at the plate, while opposing hitters are averaging .248. On Sunday, the Nationals will send Erick Fedde to the mound. The right-hander is 3-2 with an ERA of 4.09, 36 KS and 27 BBs.