Washington Nationals vs. Cincinnati Reds Prediction: Can Will Benson, Jake Fraley Deliver on Opening Day?
The Washington Nationals face the Cincinnati Reds today. Can Will Benson and Jake Fraley deliver on Opening Day? MJC Locks shares his Washington Nationals vs. Cincinnati Reds prediction.
MJC Locks - March 28, 2024, 1:50 PM EDT
5 minWashington Nationals vs. Cincinnati Reds Prediction: Can Will Benson, Jake Fraley Deliver on Opening Day?
Today is the day I have been waiting for since last MLB season. It's Opening Day! I am liking the afternoon game between the Washington Nationals and Cincinnati Reds.
Nationals vs. Reds DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: March 28, 2024
- Start Time: 4:10 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: MLB Extra Innings
Washington Nationals vs. Cincinnati Reds Prediction
We’re going to be looking closely at Josiah Gray and Keibert Ruiz here.
Ruiz has one of the worst pop times in all of the MLB and Josiah Gray has a VERY high walk rate
Josiah got off to a rough start in Spring with a 2.09 WHIP walking 13 batters and allowing 17 hits over 14.1 IP.
Last season Gray walked 13.3% of left handed batters (9.7% RHB).
Which is why I’m going to be targeting two lefties, Will Benson and Jake Fraley to steal bases in today's Opening Day game against the Nationals.
Benson had 19 stolen bases last season and had six in Spring Training. He also had an extremely high walk rate.
Fraley had 21 stolen bases last season and three stolen bases in Spring Training. Fraley has four stolen bases over his last five games against the Nationals. He also has an above average BB rate.
You could also target Jonathan India, Spencer Steer, and Elly De La Cruz, but I think the value makes the most sense with Fraley and Benson so that’s who I’m rocking with on Opening Day.
Washington Nationals vs. Cincinnati Reds Pick
Will Benson Stolen Base (+320 FanDuel)
Jake Fraley Stolen Base (+410 FanDuel)
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