More to do with the Nationals road struggled just 18-36 this year and they have never seen Joe Saunders before who I feel will be a great fit for the National League. Arizona in their last 5 vs. LHP have a .357 average and 8.64 runs per 9. They will face Scott Olsen the lefty who they have had much success against.
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Olsen in 4 GS vs. Arizona has given up 21 ER in 21.1 IP. In his three starts @ Arizona itâs been worse as heâs given up 18 ER over just 14.1 IP for an ERA at Chase Field of 11.33. Dbacks have 69 AB with a  .304 average and a 1.000 OPS. Adam Laroche is 6-13 with 3 HR off Olsen. Laroche always a 2nd half streaky hitter is hot right now after 2 HR off the Mets Sunday. Expect that success to continue as Olsen just 3-8 in his last 11 road starts and the Dbacks are 7-3 in their last 10 as favorites.
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Saunders as I mentioned makes his first start vs. the Nationals and I think heâs going to really enjoy pitching in the National League. Heâs pitching well right now 14 IP 16 hits and 3 ER in his last 2 starts. I look for him to have another quality start here today.
