Originally Posted by
Machine Choice
I don't disagree that the Nats should take this game easily. But I have been burned on motivation plays repeatedly. The Nats just came off a road trip. They're comfortably in first and have no reason to think they cant win the division whenever they want to "turn it on." Now home with thier wives, girlfriends, groupies, parties, etc, and a Cy Young pitcher on the mound. I can see them swinging on the first pitch tonight to move this game along. Just trying to get HRs to pad their stats, etc. I still might bet on the Nats though. I am just waiting on one more variable to come in, and that will tell me whether to bet them or not.