Padres at Nationals 5/22/18 - MLB Picks & Predictions
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Nationals Park will play host to a Tuesday night MLB matchup between the San Diego Padres and Washington Nationals. In the series opener, SP Robbie Erlin was tagged for six runs in just four innings during a 10-2 loss. Franmil Reyes provided the only offense for the Padres with a two-run blast in the fourth inning.
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 RP Ryan Madson was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a right pectoral strain. Through 49 games, San Diego ranks 28th in batting average and 24th in runs scored. For the season, Washington ranks 24th in batting average and 16th in runs scored. Take Washington to win their second straight over San Diego. Final Score Prediction, Washington Nationals win 6-3.