MLB Predictions - Washington Nationals vs. New York Mets July 8, 2016

A prime pitching matchup is in the cards later tonight as Stephen Strasburg squares off with Noah Syndergaard in Game 2 of the much-anticipated Mets-Nationals series. Strasburg was superb in his last outing, throwing 6.2 no-hit innings against the Cincinnati Reds in his begin back from the disabled list. With the victory, Strasburg improved his record to a great 11-0 slate this season. Syndergaard also dished out a fantastic performance in his last start against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, allowing only one stepped on seven innings while striking out eight.

 

That said, we supply the slight edge to Strasburg tonight as a result of his recent record against the Mets. He has already beaten New York twice in 2010, surrendering just three runs in 12.2 innings. Syndergaard, on another hand, has struggled mightily against the Nats of late. He lasted only three innings against Washington on June 27, allowing five runs because short outing.
Batting Edge – New York Mets (-102)

 

 

Where: Citi Field, Flushing, New York

 

When: Friday, July 8, 7:10 PM ET

 

Line: Washington Nationals (-108) at New York Mets (-102); total: 6.5 – view all MLB lines

 

TV Broadcast: MASN, WUSA 9, SNY

 

 

The New York Mets are on a roll right now and they have their offense to thank for that. The Mets have scored a whopping 57 runs over their last eight games, with New York posting a 7-1 record during this stretch. Powering the Mets’ resurgence is the red-hot Wilmer Flores. He has been on a tear at the plate all week, hitting five long balls over his last five games. Flores homered twice Wednesday against the Miami Marlins and then went an incredible 6 for 6 against the Chicago Cubs with two homers on Sunday. A stint on the bench wasn’t enough to cool down the sizzling Flores last night, hitting the go-ahead three-run homer in New York’s 9-7 win against the Washington Nationals.

 

Speaking of the Nats, they will need Daniel Murphy to deliver another solid performance this evening. With Murphy’s homer last night against the Mets, he has now hit five against his former team this season. Murphy has already racked up 15 home runs this campaign, a new career high. He is just 1-of-5, however, lifetime against Mets starter Noah Syndergaard.

 

MLB Prediction: The Mets (-102) extend their winning streak to three games with a narrow 4-2 victory.

 

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