There may be no stopping this Phillies team that sends left-hander J.A. Happ to the mound at home this afternoon going for the sweep over Washington.
Our Thursday afternoon MLB selection is on the Philadelphia Phillies at home over the Washington Nationals.
In this afternoon game, southpaw J.A. Happ will take on Washington lefty Scott Olsen. In his career, Happ has dominated the Nationals, going 3-0 with a 2.19 ERA.
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In contrast, Olsen has struggled in his career vs. Philly. In 13 games, he has a 5.29 ERA, and has given up 79 hits in just 64 2/3 innings pitched!
Happ also comes into this game off a super effort to open the 2010 campaign. In his first start, an 8-0 win at Houston, he threw five scoreless innings and gave up just two walks and six hits with five strikeouts.
Philly has won its last five games, including yesterday's 14-7 blowout. It also pounded its only other lefty starting opposing pitcher (John Lannan) for an 11-1 win on Opening Day.
The two wins to open this series give the Phils a 7-1 mark the last eight head-to-head meetings. The 'over' has cashed in all five games between the two teams this season.
I won't step in front of this team right now. Take the Phillies.
Free Pick: Phillies -230