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The 58-38 Washington Nationals close out a three-game series in Arizona against the 56-41 Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona today. The first pitch of the finale at Chase Field is scheduled to be thrown at 4:10 PM ET.
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Depending on where you bet you may have a different side as the favorite. We’re going to go with the lines at Pinnacle for this game where the host Diamondbacks are listed as a -107 ML fav and the total line is offered up at 8.5 runs.
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In Game 2 of this series yesterday, the Nationals beat the Diamondbacks 4-3. In the game the Nationals scored four runs on 12 hits and the Diamondbacks scored three runs on four hits.
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This season the Nationals rank 2nd in the Majors in runs scored and 10th in team ERA.
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The Diamondbacks rank 6th in the Majors in runs scored and 2nd in team ERA.
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Pitching Match Up<br />
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Washington: Stephen Strasburg (10-3, 3.31 ERA)<br />
Arizona: Robbie Ray (9-4, 2.97 ERA)
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Stephen Strasburg goes for the Nationals in this NL series finale and he had a great last start only giving up one earned run in seven innings in a 6-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds. The Nationals have won five of his last six starts and in his last three starts he has given up four earned runs in 17 innings. In eight career starts against the Diamondbacks Strasburg is 4-2 with an ERA of 3.38. Washington has won 20 of his last 26 road starts and five of his last six road starts against a team with a winning record. Strasburg is among the league leaders in wins and ERA.
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Robbie Ray gets the nod for the Diamondbacks today and he gave up two earned runs in six innings in his last start, which was an 11-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds. The Diamondbacks had lost his previous two starts where he gave up five earned runs in 12 innings of work. Previous to Ray’s last start he had a great outing only giving up one earned run and striking out 13 batters, but the bullpen fell apart in a 5-4 loss to the L.A. Dodgers. The Diamondbacks have won eight of his last 10 starts overall and they have won six of his last seven starts after a Quality Start in his previous outing. This is Ray’s first start of the season against the Nationals and in three career starts against them he is 0-3 with an ERA of 6.48.
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Betting Angles<br />
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The Nationals are 17-7 in their last 24 games against the Diamondbacks.
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The Nationals are 5-1 in their last 6 games against the Diamondbacks in Arizona.
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In the last 19 games between these teams the Over record is 14-5.
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In the last 8 games between these teams in Arizona the Over record is 7-1.
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This season the Diamondbacks are 34-16 at home and the Nationals are 32-19 on the road.
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Straight Up / Over/Under / Run Line Records<br />
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Washington Nationals: 58-38 SU / O/U 48-44 / Run Line W/L 48-48<br />
Arizona Diamondbacks: 56-41 SU / O/U 43-49 / Run Line W/L 54-43
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Washington at Arizona Key Betting Trends<br />
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WASH is 7-2 in their last 9 road games
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WASH is 7-2 in their last 9 overall
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WASH has an Under record of 4-1 in their last 5 games
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ARIZ is 4-10 in their last 14 overall
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ARIZ is 38-16 in their last 54 home games
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ARIZ has an Under record of 5-1-2 in their last 8 home games
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Key Player Injuries<br />
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<b>NATIONALS</b><br />
[CF] 07/07/2017 - Michael Taylor 10-day DL (07/07) ( Oblique )<br />
[P] 07/17/2017 - Koda Glover 60-day DL (06/11) ( Back )<br />
[P] 07/17/2017 - Joe Ross 60-day DL (07/14) ( Tricep )<br />
[CF] 06/02/2017 - Adam Eaton 60-day DL (04/29) ( ACL )<br />
[LF] 06/06/2017 - Jayson Werth 10-day DL (06/04) ( Foot )<br />
[P] 06/19/2017 - Shawn Kelley 10-day DL (06/17) ( Trapezius )<br />
[SS] 06/29/2017 - Trea Turner 10-day DL (06/30) ( Wrist )
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<b>DIAMONDBACKS<br />
[RF] 07/22/2017 - J.D. Martinez "?" Sunday vs. Washington Nationals ( Wrist )<br />
[P] 07/22/2017 - Taijuan Walker "?" next start ( Paternity List )<br />
[CF] 07/21/2017 - Reymond Fuentes 10-day DL (07/19) ( Thumb )<br />
[P] 07/16/2017 - Randall Delgado 10-day DL (07/16) ( Elbow )<br />
[SS] 06/28/2017 - Nick Ahmed 10-day DL (06/28) ( Hand )<br />
[RF] 06/06/2017 - Yasmany Tomas 10-day DL (06/03) ( Shoulder )<br />
[P] 05/28/2017 - Shelby Miller 60-day DL (04/24) ( Elbow )<br />
[P] 05/28/2017 - Steve Hathaway 60-day DL (03/31) ( Shoulder )</b>
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