This is an 8* play on the Washington Nationals.

The Nats have split the first two games of this home series versus the Mets, but they are a favorite in the rubber match with a red hot pitcher on the mound. I expect to see a low scoring game here in the nation's capital today.

Tanner Roark will toe the slab for the Nats, and he's been dealing all year long. Roark (14-8, 2.85 ERA) allowed one run on six hits, fanning eight over six innings in a home win over Philly his last time out. He's 7-5 with a 2.63 ERA in 15 starts at home, but an even more impressive 6-2 with a 1.77 ERA in 11 starts in day games.

The Mets hand the ball to Robert Gsellman, who beat the Nats in New York just two weeks ago. Gsellman (2-1, 3.92 ERA) allowed four runs on seven hits over five innings in a no decision at Atlanta his last time out. He won't have much margin for error here opposite Roark.

The Nats are 16-5 in Roark's last 21 starts.

Take WAS.

GL,

Jesse Schule