The Nationals have really struggled to score runs as of late with just 2.11 per game over their last 10. They have a .199 average over that period vs. RHP while the White Sox have a .247 avg with 5.25 runs per 9 vs. LHP over that time. They'll face John Lannan the old National ace who just isn't quite the same pitcher as he's been in years past. He's sporting a 7.11 ERA with a 1-2 record during his day starts. His ERA is over 5.00 at home and he'll go up against Freddy Garcia who hasn't pitched much better overall, but add in the fact that Garcia pitches in the American League and the Nationals struggles and I believe Garcia wins this battle.
White Sox are 13-3 in their last 16 inter league games 6-1 vs. LH starters in inter league and 11-1 in Garcia's last 12 inter league starts as well as 36-16 in his last 52 road starts. The Nationals just 8-20 in their last 28 vs. RH starter and 6-20 in their last 26 as a dog. Surprisingly only 18-37 in Lannan's last 55 starts as an under dog.
