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>Washington +1.11 over BALTIMORE </o>
John Patterson of the Nationals has some of the nastiest stuff in the business and is one of the majors best kept secrets. If this guy ever stays healthy long enough he’ll make a big name for himself because he is that good. Patterson started four games for the Nats in April before going on the DL and Washington won three of those four. He allowed just 17 hits in 25 frames while walking just five and striking out an eye-opening 32. In those four games the opposition hit just .189 against him and the reports are that he looked absolutely brilliant in his rehab start for Class AAA New Orleans. The Nationals catch the Orioles at a good time too. Baltimore blew a four run lead in the ninth inning last night against the Marlins and that had to sting badly. In addition, Rodrigo Lopez has been as hittable as any pitcher in the majors, allowing an alarming 110 hits in 89 innings to go along with his 6.85 ERA. Lopez has also surrendered 19 bombs and in terms of pitching match-ups, this one is as big a mismatch as any on the board. Tag is a true gift here and we’re calling this game one of our stronger plays of the year thus far. Play: Washington +1.11 (Risking 2 units).
fficeffice" /><o>Washington +1.11 over BALTIMORE </o>John Patterson of the Nationals has some of the nastiest stuff in the business and is one of the majors best kept secrets. If this guy ever stays healthy long enough he’ll make a big name for himself because he is that good. Patterson started four games for the Nats in April before going on the DL and Washington won three of those four. He allowed just 17 hits in 25 frames while walking just five and striking out an eye-opening 32. In those four games the opposition hit just .189 against him and the reports are that he looked absolutely brilliant in his rehab start for Class AAA New Orleans. The Nationals catch the Orioles at a good time too. Baltimore blew a four run lead in the ninth inning last night against the Marlins and that had to sting badly. In addition, Rodrigo Lopez has been as hittable as any pitcher in the majors, allowing an alarming 110 hits in 89 innings to go along with his 6.85 ERA. Lopez has also surrendered 19 bombs and in terms of pitching match-ups, this one is as big a mismatch as any on the board. Tag is a true gift here and we’re calling this game one of our stronger plays of the year thus far. Play: Washington +1.11 (Risking 2 units).
