Nationals @ Brewers: Game Preview (7/26)

Nationals vs Brewers

8:10 PM Miller Park

MASN-1

Story Lines:

• Edwin Jackson will try to rebound after a tough loss last start in which he pitched well.
• The Nationals are trying to move 20 games over .500 with a win tonight.
• The Brewers come into the game having dropped 6 straight.

Pitching Match Up:

• Edwin Jackson
• 5-6 with a 3.73 ERA.
• Pitched 7 innings and only gave up 1 run his last time out.
• In the month of July, he has given up 9 runs over 17.2 innings pitched.

• Yovani Gallardo
• 8-7 with a 3.72 ERA.
• Gave up 4 runs in 5.2 innings his last time out.
• In the month of July, he has given up 6 runs in 25.1 innings pitched.

Who to Watch:

• Adam LaRoche
• Batting .316 with a homerun against Gallardo lifetime.
• Had a homerun and 2 RBIs in last nights win over the Mets.
• Has a 4 game hitting streak, and has homered in each of his last two games.

• Corey Hart
• Batting .462 with 3 homeruns against Jackson lifetime.
• Went 2-5 in his last game with a run scored.
• Homerless since July 16th.

Keys to the Game:

1. Keep the Ball in the Yard.  Jackson has given up multiple homeruns to multiple guys on the Brewers.
2. Run Support.  Another 7 inning, 1 run game from Jackson should be good enough for a win anytime out.
3. Keep the Streak Alive.  Both the Nat's winning streak, and the Brewers losing streak.