Sportscapper MLB Play for Thursday – Washington Nationals
Josh Beckett has looked awful in his last couple starts, and looks like the season is starting to wear on him. He will set personal records for innings (156 2/3 LY) and starts (26) and his pitching has never looked sloppier. Beckett has not won since he did so against the lowly Padres on Aug. 18... hardly a confidence booster.
John Patterson, has posted a 2.37 ERA against the Marlins in his two starts, but has failed to win or get a decision. This times the charm, as the Nats will take advantage of what appears to be a vulnerable Beckett. Last year he was almost unhittable until similar issues with blisters and overall wear and tear had the Marlins scared to resign him long term... turns out their maybe is more than meets the eye. Since late August Beckett has not been the same, and the Marlins lack of inspiring play coupled with Patterson's dominance at home, 6-0 with a 1.76 ERA in 15 starts, spells trouble in the N.L. Wildcard race for the fish. Nationals roll here as Beckett and the Marlins falter.
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Josh Beckett has looked awful in his last couple starts, and looks like the season is starting to wear on him. He will set personal records for innings (156 2/3 LY) and starts (26) and his pitching has never looked sloppier. Beckett has not won since he did so against the lowly Padres on Aug. 18... hardly a confidence booster.
John Patterson, has posted a 2.37 ERA against the Marlins in his two starts, but has failed to win or get a decision. This times the charm, as the Nats will take advantage of what appears to be a vulnerable Beckett. Last year he was almost unhittable until similar issues with blisters and overall wear and tear had the Marlins scared to resign him long term... turns out their maybe is more than meets the eye. Since late August Beckett has not been the same, and the Marlins lack of inspiring play coupled with Patterson's dominance at home, 6-0 with a 1.76 ERA in 15 starts, spells trouble in the N.L. Wildcard race for the fish. Nationals roll here as Beckett and the Marlins falter.
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