Yesterday’s Results for Cincinnati Reds vs Washington Nationals

Nelly’s Early Start NL Total Winner 61% Sun.

Pick: Cincinnati Reds vs Washington Nationals Under 9.5 (-113) (BetOnline)

Analysis: Washington won 8-2 on Saturday, getting eight runs with only 10 hits while going 6-7 with runners in scoring position for an extreme outcome. There were only 10 combined at-bats with runners in scoring position in the game, despite the score reaching 10 runs. Even with an early start time in this game, the temperatures will be warm, but wind will push towards 1st base, not being especially helpful to offense. Yesterday was just the second time in the past 11 games Washington has scored more than five runs and the Nationals are going through one of the team’s best stretches of the season from its bullpen. Washington has a 2.74 ERA with a 1.13 WHIP in the past five games from relievers while Cincinnati has also been effective in the late innings with a 3.63 ERA and a 0.92 WHIP in that span. Cincinnati sits in last place in the NL Central, but the Reds are playing better ball since the All-Star Break. Brady Singer is also pitching better than his season line with a 3.59 ERA in his last 12 starts, only twice allowing more than three runs. Brad Lord has been solid with a 3.81 ERA this season, mostly out of the bullpen. Lord can pitch multiple innings, and he has been effectively limiting home runs. Look for this series to wrap up with a lower scoring outcome in D.C. Sunday afternoon. Thank you for playing with Nelly’s and Best of Luck.