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Washington; Friday, 7:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Brett Anderson (2-3, 4.35 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 17 strikeouts) Nationals: Jon Lester (0-2, 5.33 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 18 strikeouts)
LINE: Nationals -117, Brewers +101; over/under is 9 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: Avisail Garcia and the Brewers will take on the Nationals Friday.
The Nationals are 13-12 on their home turf. The Washington offense has compiled a .254 batting average as a team this season, good for first in the National League. Trea Turner leads the team with an average of .316.
The Brewers have gone 13-11 away from home. The Milwaukee offense has compiled a .209 batting average as a team this season, last in the National League. Kolten Wong leads the team with a mark of .273.
Chicago; Tuesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Patrick Corbin (2-3, 0.00 ERA) Cubs: Zach Davies (2-2, 5.60 ERA, 1.76 WHIP, 22 strikeouts)
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cubs -107, Nationals -108; over/under is even
BOTTOM LINE: Chicago and Washington will meet on Tuesday.
The Cubs are 14-8 in home games in 2020. Chicago has slugged .404, good for third in the National League. Kris Bryant leads the club with a .625 slugging percentage, including 24 extra-base hits and 10 home runs.
The Nationals have gone 7-11 away from home. Washington ranks fourth in the league in hitting with a .253 batting average, Trea Turner leads the team with an average of .329.
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