Nats vs Cards: Pitcher's Duel in D.C.

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The Washington Nationals host the St. Louis Cardinals tonight in DC for Game 2, with the

Nats holding a 1-0 series lead. Both squats sit around 500 early on, cards at 5-5, Nationals

4-6. First pitch at 6.45pm, Eastern. Matthew Libertor takes the hill for St. Louis,

putting a sharp 1.64 ERA in limited action. He'll face Washington's Cade Cavalli, who's

at 2.79. Betting lines tilt slightly toward the home team, Nationals minus 1-13 over

the cards at minus 106. Total runs pegged at 7.5, so expect a pitcher's dual potential.

Last year, Washington wrapped at 66.96, rough at home with just 32 wins against 49 losses.

They still pack some pop, averaging 8.1 hits a game, and launching 161 homers. Cardinals

ended 78 in 84, middling on the road at 34 and 47, scoring 4.3 runs while giving up

4.7. Injury buds are biting both clubs. Nats have four arms sideline with elbow

woes, Trevor Williams, Josiah Gray, Paxton Schultz, and DJ Hers all on long-term lists.

St. Louis misses Matt Plushard and Hunter Dobbins on the 15-day with knee issues, plus Lars

Newt Bar out 60 days for heel problems. This early clash could swing momentum either way,

as these teams grind through April Tunin and see who grabs control next.