Nationals Aim to Rebound Against Cardinals as Pitching Matchup Favors Washington
Despite both teams missing the postseason, the Nationals' Cade Cavalli has shown strong recent form.
The Washington Nationals are set to face the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night in a matchup that features a pitching advantage for the visiting Nationals. Both teams have fallen short of securing a Wild Card berth this season.
The Nationals will send Cade Cavalli to the mound. Cavalli has been in impressive form, boasting a 4-0 record over his last seven starts. In his most recent 36 innings pitched, he has allowed just six runs. This strong performance has led to a wager being placed on Cavalli and the Nationals at DraftKings with odds of -111.
On the Cardinals' side, Kyle Leahy's recent outings have been mixed. He gave up five runs in 2 ²/₃ innings against Colorado but followed that with three scoreless innings against the Chicago White Sox. The Nationals will be looking to capitalize on any inconsistencies from Leahy.
This game is part of a daily betting preview by The Post's handicapper, known as "Stitches," who has been covering baseball for the publication since 2019. Despite a recent setback where a $50 bet on the Oakland A's resulted in a loss, the handicapper is optimistic about the Nationals' chances against the Cardinals.