4. Adam Conley vs WAS 5/22
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Another southpaw with a favorable matchup makes the list. The Nationals’ lineup might be an intimidating one, but Adam Conley kept them in check back on April 19 at Marlins Park — for the most part. He’ll get them again there on Sunday.
Last time versus the Nats, Conley worked deep into the game, not allowing a single run across home plate through the first six innings. In the seventh, he ran into a little trouble, giving up back-to-back solo home runs to Jayson Werth and Wilson Ramos with one out in the seventh. He recorded another out before giving way to reliever Nick Wittgren who eventually served up a grand slam to Bryce Harper.
But through six innings and opposing Stephen Strasburg, that one was a pitcher’s duel. Even still, the four earned runs and eight K’s shows Conley’s upside. He is probable Sunday along with Max Scherzer for the Nats. Conley showed he can rise to the occasion when pitted against an guy with ace stuff. Washington is hitting an ugly .197 in four previous 2016 games at Marlins Park.
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