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LAS VEGAS — With the Nevada state line in sight on the long trek down I-15 from California, handicapper Tommy Lorenzo looked for the off-ramp Dec. 20 and steered into the Primm Valley Resort & Casino, which houses a William Hill sportsbook.
Lorenzo had been massaging his Major League Baseball numbers, and as a priority investment for the 2026 season, he targeted under 69.5 wins for the Nationals.
Caesars/William Hill had unveiled its baseball win-total figures, fueling Lorenzo’s early-morning mission.
“Full organizational re-set,” he said of the Nats. “I think young starters struggle with command and durability, which dominos into that weak bullpen.