Nationals at Phillies 7/13/19 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Washington Nationals play the second game of a three-game series on the road Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Nationals defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-2 last Sunday in their final game before the All-Star break. The Nationals have played their way into second place in the National League East just 6 games behind first place Atlanta making this an important midseason series.

Philadelphia defeated the New York Mets last Sunday 8-3 in their last game prior to the All-Star break. Aaron Nola pitched into the sixth inning with a no-hitter for the Phillies while Jay Bruce belted a pair of home runs helping lead the third place Phillies to the win. Philadelphia is 5-5 over its last 10. Anthony Rendon leads Washington with a .304 batting average, while Adam Eaton leads in hits with 91. Rendon is the home run leader with 20 and leads in RBIs with 62. The Nationals are averaging .254 at the plate, while opposing hitters are averaging .247. On Saturday, the Nationals will send Patrick Corbin to the mound. The lefthander is 7-5 with an ERA of 3.34, 129 Ks and 33 BBs.

Cesar Hernandez leads the Phillies with a .285 batting average. Rhys Hoskins leads in home runs with 20, while Bryce Harper leads in RBIs with 62. Philadelphia is averaging .246 at the plate, while opposing hitters are averaging .265. On Sunday, the Phillies will send Aaron Nola to the mound. The right-hander is 8-2 with an ERA of 3.74, 124 Ks and 44 BBs.