The Washington Nationals and the Chicago Cubs will play Game 4 of the National League Division Series in an early one today at Wrigley. Rumor has it that Dusty Baker may start Stephen Strasburg instead of Tanner Roark but the pick remains the same, regardless of the potential pitching change. Strasburg is 15-4, with an ERA of 2.52 and a 1.02 WHIP. Roark is 13-11, with an ERA of 4.67, a 1.33 WHIP, and has had success against Chicago, going 4-2, with an ERA of 4.06 in 6 career starts. Chicago will send their ace, Jake Arrieta, to the rubber. Arrieta is 14-10, with an ERA of 3.53, and a 1.22 WHIP, but has stumbled against the Nationals. In 9 career appearances, he is 1-2, with an ERA of 5.48. Arrieta has had a lingering hamstring problem which could become an issue as the game wears on. Washington is 4-1 in Roark’s last 5 road starts against a team with a winning record. The Nationals’ bats have been silent but have the potential to be lethal. Taking a shot on the road dog in this one.
TODAY’S PICK: WASHINGTON NATIONALS