The Hot Corner: Nationals vs. Dodgers
Dan Behringer, Review-Journal, 10-17-1 (overall record)
Today’s best bet: WASHINGTON NATIONALS (-120) over Los Angeles Dodgers (Game 2)
Edge here belongs to the division-leading Nationals, who will send John Lannan (3-0, 2.41 ERA) against Josh Beckett (6-13, 4.94 ERA) in the second game of a doubleheader. Beckett has pitched better since being acquired from the Red Sox, but he still owns a 5.21 road ERA. Lannan has been crisp in all three of his major league starts this year, going 3-0 with a 1.178 WHIP. He is also 3-0 in his last three outings vs. the Dodgers dating to 2010.