Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies Odds & Pick: April 14th 2010

Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Free MLB Pick: Washington +200 odds
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After Philadelphia took the series opener on Monday, there was an off day yesterday which definitely hurt the Phillies more than Washington. The Phillies are riding a four-game winning streak and that momentum came to a halt with the Tuesday off day which gives us some added value on the Nationals as the line remains the same as it would have been if there was no day off. Washington is a decent 3-4 this season and even though that includes a 1-3 record against the Phillies, this is a very good situation to get win number two and it just so happens to be the same matchup as that first win. Kyle Kendrick should not be a 2-1 favorite over any team no matter who the opponent or who the opposing starter is. This is even more the case when the first matchup between these two pitchers resulted in a win for Washington. Kendrick allowed five runs in just four innings and he brings in a 5.45 ERA over his last 33 starts over the last three years and with numbers like that, it will keep any opposing team in the game. Kendrick goes up against Craig Stammen who is coming off a poor effort of his own in that last meeting as he allowed four runs in five innings. The difference here is that Stammen showed some solid success last season as he was hurt by just a few bad starts. In 19 starts, he allowed three runs or fewer in 12 of those so there was no doubt the ability to pitch well and that was with bone chips in his elbow. As for the offenses, the Nationals should have Ryan Zimmerman back tonight while the Phillies will be without Jimmy Rollins whose calf injury could land him on the DL. 3* Washington Nationals