Padres at Nationals 5/21/18 - MLB Picks & Predictions
The Monday MLB schedule will get underway with a matchup between the San Diego Padres and Washington Nationals from Nationals Park. The Padres took the final three games of their series in Pittsburgh over the weekend and are eight games below .500 overall. On Sunday, San Diego scored four runs during the ninth inning to rally for an 8-5 victory.
The Nationals will counter with thirty-one year old righty Jeremy Hellickson (1-0 2.20 ERA) on Monday. Washington has won each of Hellickson’s last three starts and he has given up just one run over his last 17 plus frames.
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Washington 1B Ryan Zimmerman is currently on the 10-day disabled list with a right oblique strain. Through 48 games, San Diego ranks 27th in batting average and 25th in runs scored. For the season, Washington ranks 22nd in batting average and 14th in runs scored. Take Washington to score a much needed victory in the series opener. Final Score Prediction, Washington Nationals win and cover the run line 5-3.