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MLB Player Props Picks: Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals 7/27

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Game Summary

The Washington Nationals (48-56, fourth in the NL East) are set to take on the St. Louis Cardinals (53-50, second in the NL Central) at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 7:15 p.m. EDT. The Nationals currently lead the series 1-0, following a 10-8 victory in extra innings.

The Cardinals, with a home record of 26-23, will look to bounce back. St. Louis hitters are collectively batting .245, ranking eighth in the National League. Washington, meanwhile, has a 25-29 record on the road and has shown resilience when scoring at least five runs, boasting a 34-13 record in such games.

Historically, the Cardinals have a slight edge in the season series, leading 3-2. The Nationals, however, are coming off a recent stretch where they have won six out of their last ten games, despite being outscored by nine runs. The Cardinals are 5-5 in their last ten games, with a batting average of .266 and an ERA of 4.14, outscoring their opponents by four runs.

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Player Prop Odds

For Juan Yepez, here are the player prop odds:

• Batter Doubles: Over 0.5 (+350.0)
• Batter Hits: Over 1.5 (+240.0)
• Batter RBIs: Over 0.5 (+130.0)
• Batter Runs Scored: Over 0.5 (+100.0)
• Batter Singles: Over 0.5 (-140.0)
• Batter Total Bases: Over 1.5 (+130.0)

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Player Analysis: Juan Yepez

Juan Yepez has been a bright spot for the Cardinals recently, going 16-for-38 with five doubles and two home runs over the last ten games. With a batting average of .288 and a solid OPS, Yepez has demonstrated his ability to be a consistent hitter. His recent performance suggests he is seeing the ball well and making solid contact, making the over on his prop bets appealing.

Opposing Analysis: Washington Nationals Pitching

The Nationals will start Jake Irvin, who has a record of 7-8 with a 3.44 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP over 123 innings. Irvin has been effective but not dominant, allowing 105 hits and 29 walks while striking out 106. The Nationals' bullpen has been shaky, with a team ERA of 4.00 and ranking 17th overall. This could provide opportunities for Yepez to capitalize, especially in the later innings.

Pitching Probables

Player	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP	H	K	BB	HR
J. Irvin (WAS)	7-8	3.44	1.09	123.0	105	106	29	16
K. Gibson (STL)	7-3	3.99	1.32	108.1	100	102	43	13

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Team Previews

Washington Nationals

The Nationals have had a mixed season. Their hitting stats show a collective .245 batting average, ranking 14th in the league. They have hit 859 times, scored 426 runs, and their bullpen leads the league with 37 saves. However, their ERA of 4.00 places them 17th, and their fielding percentage with 46 errors ranks 26th.

St. Louis Cardinals

The Cardinals have also had an up-and-down season. They have a batting average of .237, ranking 19th, with 815 hits and 433 runs. Their bullpen has 29 saves, ranking 8th, but their ERA of 4.22 and fielding percentage with 59 errors pose challenges. Despite these, they maintain a competitive record, thanks to solid contributions from players like Yepez.

Team Injuries

Player	Position	Updated	Injury	Injury Status
J. Weems	RP	Fri, Jul 26	Lower Leg	Expected to be out until at least Aug 9
C. Cavalli	SP	Fri, Jul 26	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Aug 15
R. O'Brien	RP	Sat, Jul 27	Forearm	Expected to be out until at least Jul 27

Recent Games

Washington Nationals

DATE	OPPONENT	RESULT	W-L	WIN	LOSS	SAVE	ATT
Fri, Jul 19	vs Cincinnati	W8-5	45-53	Corbin 2-9	Montas 4-8	Finnegan 26	38402
Sat, Jul 20	vs Cincinnati	W5-4	46-53	Law 6-2	Wilson 1-2	Finnegan 27	32734
Sun, Jul 21	vs Cincinnati	W5-2	47-53	Garcia 2-3	Sims 1-4	Finnegan 28	23967
Tue, Jul 23	vs San Diego	L4-0	47-54	Vasquez 3-5	Herz 1-4	NaN	20749
Wed, Jul 24	vs San Diego	L12-3	47-55	Waldron 6-9	Parker 5-6	NaN	23323

St. Louis Cardinals

DATE	OPPONENT	RESULT	W-L	WIN	LOSS	SAVE	ATT
Fri, Jul 19	@ Atlanta	Postponed	Postponed	Postponed	Postponed	Postponed	Postponed
Sat, Jul 20	@ Atlanta	L3-2 F/10	50-47	Johnson 3-1	Roycroft 1-2	NaN	37042
Sat, Jul 20	@ Atlanta	W9-5	51-47	Gray 10-6	Elder 1-4	Leahy 1	42168
Sun, Jul 21	@ Atlanta	W6-2	52-47	Mikolas 8-8	Schwellenbach 3-5	NaN	36348
Mon, Jul 22	@ Pittsburgh	L2-1	52-48	Chapman 2-4	King 3-2	Bednar 18	18970

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