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MLB Player Props Wagers: Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals 7/26

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Game Summary

The Washington Nationals are set to face the St. Louis Cardinals on July 26th at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. Both teams have had a mixed bag of performances recently, with the Nationals holding a record of 53-49 and the Cardinals standing at 47-56. The Nationals have shown strength in their pitching, ranked 15th in ERA at 3.96, while their hitting has been reasonably consistent with a batting average of .245, ranked 14th in the league.

The Cardinals, on the other hand, have struggled with consistency, particularly in their batting, which is ranked 19th in the league with an average of .239. Their pitching has also been a weak spot with an ERA of 4.20, ranking 21st. Historically, the Nationals have had the upper hand in recent matchups, but playing at Busch Stadium could give the Cardinals a home-field advantage.

Both teams have injury concerns, with key players like Mason Thompson and Josiah Gray out for the Nationals, and Steven Matz listed as injured for the Cardinals. Given these factors, the game promises to be a tightly contested affair.

Player Prop Odds

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Keibert Ruiz Player Props:

Batter Doubles Over 0.5 (+360) / Under 0.5 (-600)

Batter Hits Over 0.5 (-190) / Under 0.5 (+140)

Batter RBIs Over 0.5 (+230) / Under 0.5 (-330)

Batter Runs Scored Over 0.5 (+185) / Under 0.5 (-260)

Batter Singles Over 0.5 (-105) / Under 0.5 (-130)

Batter Total Bases Over 0.5 (-190) / Under 0.5 (+140)

Player Analysis

Keibert Ruiz, the Nationals' catcher, has been a steady performer this season. With a batting average of .245, he has managed to contribute crucial hits and RBIs in tight situations. Ruiz has 19 home runs and 60 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs. His player rating is 362.5, making him one of the valuable players in the Nationals' lineup.

Opposing Analysis

Ruiz will be facing MacKenzie Gore, the Cardinals' starting pitcher. Gore has a record of 6-8 with an ERA of 4.20. While Gore has shown flashes of brilliance, he has struggled with consistency, particularly against strong hitters. The Nationals' hitting lineup, including Ruiz, will look to capitalize on Gore's vulnerabilities.

Pitching Probables

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Player	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP	H	K	BB	HR
MacKenzie Gore (STL)	6-8	4.20	1.46	100.2	106	118	41	7
Sonny Gray (WAS)	10-6	3.54	1.06	106.2	89	131	24	12

Team Previews

Washington Nationals

The Nationals have been solid on both sides of the ball. Offensively, they have a batting average of .245, ranking them 14th in the league. Defensively, their ERA stands at 3.96, with their relief pitching being particularly strong, leading the league with 37 saves. However, their fielding has been a weak point, committing 46 errors, which ranks 25th in the league.

St. Louis Cardinals

The Cardinals have struggled this season, both offensively and defensively. Their batting average of .239 ranks 19th in the league, and their ERA of 4.20 ranks 21st. Their relief pitching has managed to record 29 saves, ranking 8th. However, they have committed 58 errors, which is tied for 9th worst in the league. The Cardinals will need to improve in all facets of the game to overcome the Nationals.

Team Injuries

Player	Position	Updated	Injury	Injury Status
M. Thompson	RP	Wed, Jul 24	Elbow	Out for the season
J. Gray	SP	Wed, Jul 24	Elbow	Out for the season
S. Matz	SP	Tue, Jul 23	Back	Expected to be out until at least Aug 16

Recent Games

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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

Prediction

Pick: Keibert Ruiz Over 0.5 Hits (-190)

Keibert Ruiz has been a consistent hitter for the Nationals, and given his recent form and the opposition's pitching vulnerabilities, the over on 0.5 hits seems like a solid bet. Additionally, Gore's struggles with consistency make this prop even more appealing.

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