The St. Louis Cardinals and the Washington Nationals are gearing up to face each other for the first time this season in a four-game series in the nation’s capital. The Nationals are coming off a series split with the New York Mets, while the Cardinals secured a three-game road series win against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Washington has faced some recent struggles, losing seven of their last 10 games. However, they showed signs of momentum by overcoming a five-run deficit to defeat the Mets 7-5 and winning a pitchers’ duel 1-0 on Thursday.
On the other hand, the Cardinals have won three of their last four games, including a 3-2 victory over the Pirates in 10 innings. Despite some bullpen challenges due to recent workloads, they managed to pull off the win with strong pitching performances from Andrew Kittredge and John King. St. Louis has a solid record in close games, with a 16-12 record in games decided by one run.
Nationals’ pitcher Patrick Corbin, with a 1-8 record and a 5.49 ERA, will be looking to bounce back in Friday’s game. He has not secured a win in his last nine starts but will aim to replicate the success of Jake Irvin’s recent performance. On the other side, the Cardinals will rely on veteran Sonny Gray, who holds a 9-5 record with a 2.98 ERA. Gray will be looking to bounce back from a tough outing against the Cincinnati Reds in his latest appearance.
Both pitchers have had success against their Friday opponents in the past and will be aiming to lead their teams to victory in the upcoming game. It will be an exciting matchup between two competitive teams looking to continue their winning ways. Stay tuned for an action-packed game as the Cardinals and the Nationals face off in an intense battle on the field.