The Nationals could use a strong effort from Strasburg (3-3, 3.48), who has overcome a slow start to go 2-1 with a 1.89 ERA in his last five outings. While the Nats have a few injuries so do the Reds without Joey Votto. The Nats have won 7 of the last 9 games in this series. Strasburg toes the rubber a winner in 10 of his 14 career team starts in May, while Leake enters 0-3 with a 9.75 ERA in his last three starts in this series. With Cincinnati 0-4 on Monday this year, look for the Nats to improve get the win behind better pitching and a bullpen. Lay the juice and get the win with Washington.