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Washington at Cincinnati

May 3, 2025
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Washington is 5-12 on the road after losing the opener of this series, 6-1. The offense is 15th in runs scored and 23rd in on-base percentage, while the bullpen is the worst in the majors with a 6.94 ERA. Batters are hitting .306 off Trevor Williams (5.70 ERA), with a 6.75 ERA on the road. He comes off a 19-5 loss to the Mets at home, and the Nationals are 0-3 in his three road starts. Cincinnati's offense is fourth in runs scored and 12th in on-base percentage, while the bullpen is ninth in ERA (3.32). Batters are hitting just .197 off Nick Lodolo (2.25 ERA), with the Reds winning four of his six starts. The Reds are on a 15-8 run, so back home field advantage. Play Cincinnati. 

2 units on Cincinnati -180 (moneyline) (risk 2 to return 3.11)
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