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(MLB) Washington vs. Miami,
Money Line: 101.00 Miami (Home)
Result: Win
Washington certainly has a high ceiling for years to come, and when talking about their future, how can you not mention Anthony Rendon and his sneaky power game? Rendon hit .400 in the month of July - including a multitude of multi-hit games. However the Nationals bats have cooled off. Washington enters having split their last eight games, giving up five or more runs four times. The Marlins are on a healthy 8-4 run and the bats have come alive on several occasions, including seven runs scored in last night's win. Vance Worley owns strong numbers in 38 1/3 career IP against the Nationals. Miami's on a 5-1 run against righthanders and we'll back them here. Lastly, The Nats have called up Cole for the series finale in Miami tonight, with a 6 ERA in the minors so I expect the Miami bats to get to him early and often.