Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the MLB match.
The Washington Nationals are aiming to halt an eight-game losing streak as they take on the Colorado Rockies, currently sitting at the bottom of the National League standings. The squad endured a disappointing weekend, handing the Miami Marlins their first shutout win of the season in a series.
Washington Nationals
Sunday’s game ended in yet another underwhelming offensive performance for the squad, who fell 1:3. Their offense has gone stagnant, having scored three runs or fewer in 11 of their 13 games in June. Managerial attempts to shuffle the batting order have yielded little success. In a clear sign of desperation, Brady House — the 2021 first-round draft pick — has been called up from the minors.
Colorado Rockies
The Colorado Rockies have struggled at the plate throughout the entire season. Occasional bright spots, such as their weekend showing against the Atlanta Braves, are exceptions rather than the rule. The Rockies are averaging just 3.37 runs per game in the regular season — the third-worst mark in all of MLB. They also rank in the bottom five in home runs (61), RBIs (235), and extra-base hits per plate appearance (36.9%).
Washington Nationals vs Colorado Rockies Prediction
Games involving the Colorado Rockies tend to go above the total only when the opposing team has a potent offensive line-up. That is not the case with the Washington Nationals at the moment — they will be focused on simply ending their skid and securing a much-needed win. The total line appears too high, so Total Under seems the right play here.
