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Washington Nationals +113 top Tommy Hanson and Atlanta Braves
Game Time: Saturday, July 4, 2009 12:00 AM ET
It's only fitting on July 4th for the big paleface in Washington to stick it to the Red Man. Put your wampum on the Nationals today against the Atlanta Braves.
Our MLB selection for the Fourth of July is on the Washington Nationals at home in the nation's capital over the Atlanta Braves.
In his last start, Tommy Hanson overcame the flu and led the Braves to a 2-1 victory over the Red Sox. That play was a nice winner for our interleague Game of the Year. But we are going to go against Hanson and the Braves here, and take Nationals lefty John Lannan.
The Braves are a poor 47-71 their last 118 on the road, including 14-22 as a road favorite the last two years. There's no doubt that Hanson is a terrific young pitcher, but Lannan is 2-0 at home in his eight home starts this year, with a solid 2.03 ERA and 1.18 WHIP.
The Nats are also 14-8 their last 22 at home vs. the Braves. Take the home dog on this July 4th holiday.
Free Pick: Nationals +113