Clayton Kershaw is pitching today so it’s going to be another opportunity for bettors to ride the Los Angeles Dodgers. But will the lefty ace really be able to guide his team against the dangerous Arizona Diamondbacks? In another contest, the Chicago Cubs and the Washington Nationals engage in a battle between two National League division leaders.
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Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals (4:05 PM ET)
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The Cubs and the Nationals close out their three-game series later today. Chicago will have Jason Hammel on the mound, while Washington will give the ball to Stephen Strasburg. Hammel owns an unblemished 9-0 record to go with a 3.16 ERA in 12 career starts against Washington. Strasburg, meanwhile, sports a clean 10-0 record and a 3.03 ERA in 13 starts this year. The Cubs are 4-2 in Hammel’s last six starts away from Wrigley Field. The Nationals are 9-0 in Strasburg’s last nine home starts.
Writer’s Prediction
Washington wins, 5-3.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (3:40 PM ET)
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Clayton Kershaw looks to mow down another lineup later today as the strikeout machine takes on the Diamondbacks on the road. That’s going to be easier said than done, however, even for Kershaw, who is 9-1 with a 1.52 ERA thus far this year. For one, Arizona has been batting well against lefty starters, slashing .278/ .350/ .472 versus southpaws in 2016. Arizona will counter Kershaw with Patrick Corbin (3-5 record, 4.81 ERA). The Dodgers are 3-1 in Kershaw’s last four starts opposite the Diamondbacks. Arizona, meanwhile, is 4-1 in its last five games against lefty starters.
Writer’s Prediction
Arizona wins, 3-2.
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