Analyst Backs Nationals Over Astros in Series Finale Behind Griffin's 9-2 Record
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 8
Analyst Backs Nationals Over Astros in Series Finale Behind Griffin's 9-2 Record
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 8
Summary
Washington is the recommended side in the Astros-Nationals finale, with the pick centered on Foster Griffin after the left-hander opened 9-2 with a 2.87 ERA and 1.04 WHIP.
Spencer Arrighetti's road profile drives the fade on Houston: the Astros starter is 7-4 with a 3.81 ERA overall, but his ERA rises by about a run away from home and nearly 75% of his walks have come on the road.
Recent form also points to offense, with Washington winning the opener 12-11 before Houston answered 6-3; wind blowing out pushes the analyst to a slight lean on the over, though not at 9.5.
The matchup comes with both clubs in better-than-expected positions: Washington is above .500 and giving young players a playoff push, while Houston sits two games under .500 in a division still within reach.