This is an 8* SITUATIONAL MISMATCH on the Rockies.

I think Kyle Freeland and the home side are worth the price of admission in this spot.

Freeland is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA, while Josiah Gray is 0-1 with a 9.00 ERA for the Nationals.

Freeland was part of Team USA in the WBC last month and he tossed six innings total and allowed two runs, striking out tournament MVP Shohei Ohtani as a highlight.

Freeland has to be feeling confident here facing Washington as well, as he's 4-2 with a 2.70 ERA in seven career outings vs. the Nats.

And that's bad news for a Washington team that's scored two or fewer runs in four games this year. So far the Nationals have only hit two home runs this season.

Gray is actually 2-0 against the Rockies despite a 5.03 ERA spanning four career matchups.

But I say that Gray takes a step back here in this difficult road venue. Freeland could/should in fact be a much bigger fav here.

Lay the price, the play is COLORADO.

Good luck, NP