Free MLB Picks for Today: Nationals vs. Mets Prediction 3/14

Washington Nationals

Hitting:

The Washington Nationals have been inconsistent with their hitting in their previous five games. The team is currently batting .251 with 57 runs and nine home runs in the Spring Training season. Riley Adams has been the standout player for the Nationals with two home runs and a batting average of .211. Luis Garcia is also a player to watch out for as he has six runs batted in and a home run to his name.

Pitching:

The Nationals' pitching has been their strength this season. They have a team ERA of 4.59 and a WHIP of 1.36. In their previous five games, they have struck out 112 batters and given up 120 hits. The pitching staff will be led by Erick Fedde, who has a 3.86 ERA in three starts this Spring Training.

New York Mets

Hitting:

The New York Mets have been strong with their hitting in the Spring Training season. They have scored 90 runs and hit 20 home runs while batting .267. Ronny Mauricio has been the star player for the Mets with four home runs and a batting average of .304. Mark Vientos has also been a standout player with nine runs batted in and two home runs.

Pitching:

The Mets' pitching has been their Achilles heel this season. They have a team ERA of 5.02 and a WHIP of 1.44. They have given up 140 hits and struck out 137 batters in the previous five games. David Peterson will lead the pitching staff for the Mets, who has a 4.91 ERA in four starts this Spring Training.

Injuries:

The Nationals' Robert Hassell III and Victor Robles are both out due to injuries. The Mets' Abraham Almonte is also out due to an injury.

Players to Watch:

Washington Nationals: Riley Adams, Luis Garcia, Erick Fedde

New York Mets: Ronny Mauricio, Mark Vientos, David Peterson

Prediction:

Based on the team's analysis, we predict that the New York Mets will win the game. Although the Nationals have a better pitching staff, the Mets' hitting strength gives them an edge. The Nationals will have to improve their hitting to have any chance of winning this game.

Pick: New York Mets ML