Nationals at Rockies 9/28/18 - MLB Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 08/07/2019 at 7:37 AM ET

The Washington Nationals open a three-game series on the road Friday against the Colorado Rockies. The Nationals are off Thursday but defeated the Miami Marlins 9-3 on Wednesday in a game called after seven innings due to rain. The game may have been the last home game for Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper who becomes a free agent after the end of the 2018 World Series.

Colorado defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 14-0 on Wednesday for its sixth straight win. The win coupled with a Los Angeles Dodgers loss, moved the Rockies into first place in the National League West by a half game over LA. German Marquez began the game with eight consecutive strikeouts for the Rockies to tie a modern-era record and move the Rockies closer to a playoff berth.
Anthony Rendon leads the Nationals with a .309 batting average. Bryce Harper leads the team in home runs with 34 and RBIs with 100. Trea Turner has a team high 175 hits. Washington has a team batting average of .253 while opposing hitters are averaging .242 at the plate against Nationals pitching. On Friday, the Nationals will send Joe Ross to the mound. The right-hander this season is 0-1 with an ERA of 4.09, 3 Ks and 3 BBs.

Nolan Arenado leads the Rockies with a .296 batting average and team highs in home runs with 34 and RBIs with 105. Charlie Blackmon leads in hits with 174. Colorado has a team batting average of .256 while opposing hitters are averaging the same .249 at the plate against Rockies pitching. On Friday, the Rockies will send Kyle Freeland to the mound. The lefthander this season is 16-7 with an ERA of 2.84, 169 Ks and 69 BBs.

While the Rockies are on “fire” with six straight wins, the Nationals have played very well of late winning 4 of the last 5 overall and 9 of the last 12 on the road. The Nationals have won 7 of Ross’ last 10 starts against teams with winning records. Final Score Prediction, Washington Nationals win in big upset 8-6.

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