The Tampa Bay Rays meet the Washington Nationals in a three-game set. The Rays are looking to string some wins together after being up and down over the past few games. The Rays offense has been doing their part, having scored 21 runs in their last three games and four or more runs in five of their last six games. They will hand the ball to Rich Hill for today's start. So far this season, he has posted a 6-2 record with a 3.52 ERA and 78 strikeouts. Against the National, he is 2-2 with a 4.08 ERA with 29 strikeouts.
The Nationals have been on a nice run and come into this game having won seven of their last nine games. The Nationals offense has put up 15 runs in their last three games and has scored four or more runs in six of their last nine games. The Nationals will send Joe Ross to the mound to face the Rays. So far this season, he has posted a 4-7 with a 4.12 ERA and 73 strikeouts.

The Rays have won six of Hill's last eight starts and they have won eight out of 10 games against the National League in Interleague play. The Nationals have lost seven of the last 10 starts made by Joe Ross this season, including five of his last six road starts. Tampa Bay has been one of the more consistent teams this season and we are getting them at a decent price.

Play on Miami. This is a 9* play.