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The New York Yankees hit the road on Monday as they open a series against the Washington Nationals. The Yanks beat the Rockies 10-3 in their last game to improve their record atop the AL East to 77-54 and are now the second-best team in the MLB.
The Yanks smashed five home runs against the Rockies. Aaron Judge scored his 51st home run, while Marcus Strmoan had a strong game from the pitching end.
The Yanks will turn to their southpaw Nestor Cortes Jr. in Game 1 against the Nationals. Cortes' 2024 season has been a slump with a 4.00 ERA and a 7-10 record.
The Nationals, meanwhile, are way below the .500 mark. They must start from scratch as they need to make several changes. With a 59-72 record, the playoffs are out of reach unless they win their remaining games.
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The Nationals will turn in Mitchell Parker as their starter in Game 1. Parker's 7-7 record and 4.26 ERA have been underwhelming. However, the rookie seems to have a promising career. The Nats must open up their offense to help Parker.
Yankees vs. Nationals Baseball Betting Odds
Where to watch Yankees vs. Nationals?
Game 1 will be telecast on YES and MASN. Fans can tune into MLB TV and Fubo TV for the online stream. The first pitch is scheduled to go out at 6:45 p.m. EDT.
Yankees vs. Nationals Prediction
The Nationals are no match for their opponents, with the numbers stacked against them. The Nationals hold a team ERA of 4.27 and are No. 23 in the league, while the Yanks have a team ERA of 3.76 and are No. 7.
Offensively, the Bronx Bombers are way more efficient. The Yanks rank No. 1 in the league with 203 home runs, while the Nats rank No. 29 with only 107 home runs. This is predicted to be a successful outing for Cortes, who's expected to last for six innings.
The Yanks bullpen has been performing well off late and should hold the game down.
Prediction: New York Yankees -1.5 (-190)
