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After back-to-back series wins on the road, the Nationals return home to face Pittsburgh, their first series against a non-NL East foe.
Here are three things to watch for:
- Can Rendon stay hot? Anthony Rendon is off to a blistering start to the 2019 season, currently on a 10-game hitting streak and leading the National League with a .429 batting average. He’s flexed his power during this stretch, too, hitting four home runs, seven doubles and driving in 14 runs. Pirates pitchers currently have the fifth lowest combined ERA in baseball (2.84), so expect Pittsburgh to challenge Rendon this weekend.
- Will Scherzer miss a start?聽Max Scherzer took a comebacker off his ankle in last Sunday’s win over the Mets, and He’s scheduled to start Saturday afternoon against the Pirates, but there’s still some doubt if he’ll be ready to go by then.
- Bullpen finally finding its form?聽Much criticized to start the season, the Nats bullpen pitched quite well during the series against the Phillies聽earlier this week. , Washington relievers gave up just two runs total over the three-game set; But was it just momentary success, or something that will continue over the next few weeks and months?聽Only time will tell.
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