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An easy victory for the New York Yankees has given them an edge over the Washington Nationals in their three-game series. The Yanks scored five runs and surrendered two to the Nats with the help of Nestor Cortes Jr. on the mound.
Gleyber Torres started the game with a solo home run, while Aaron Judge robbed Andres Chaparro of a home run and turned it into a double play. The hard-throwing Gerrit Cole will get the mound in Game 2 as he takes on the Nats, hoping to pick up a win. Cole has a 3.72 ERA with a 5-2 record this season.
The Nationals fought hard, but the Yanks were too strong from both ends of the game. Nationals fans gave Juan Soto a warm welcome with a standing ovation. Mitchell Parker suffered the loss for his team after surrendering two earned runs, with two walks in five innings pitched.
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The Nationals will hand the ball to Patrick Corbin as their starter in Game 2. Corbin's 2024 season has been a disaster with a terrible 5.72 ERA and a 3-12 record. It's been a rough year for the starter, and the Nats need to turn to their bats for help.
Yankees vs. Nationals baseball betting odds
Where to watch Yankees vs. Nationals
Game 2 will be telecast on YES and MASN. The online stream will be on the usual FuboTV and MLB TV. The first pitch will go out at 6:45 pm EDT.
Yankees vs. Nationals prediction
The Nationals have a struggling pitcher on the mound against the reigning Cy Young winner. Despite his late start and injury, Cole's pitching has been incredible. The star has gained control over his opponents and dropped his ERA.
With a little support from the plate and the bullpen, Cole should pick up an easy victory here. The Yanks are strong with their offense, and they continue to stay two games ahead of the Orioles. The chances are high for the Bronx Bombers to win Game 2.
The Nats have an unbalanced offensive and defensive unit with a bullpen that is no match for their opponent. The Yanks are predicted to win this game.
Prediction: New York Yankees -2.5 (-225)
