The New York Mets take on the Washington Nationals in game three of their NL East showdown. The Mets will send Taijaun Walker to the mound. He is 0-0 this season in three starts, throwing just 11.0 innings, and has posted a 4.91 ERA and a 1.36 WHIP. The Nationals will counter with Joan Adon.

He is 1-5 on the season with a 6.99 ERA and 1.66 WHIP in six starts. In his last outing, he gave up three earned runs on three hits and five walks. He has 18 walks in his six starts and has been struggling with control issues.

The Nationals are 10-41 in their last 51 games as a home underdog and 6-20 in their last 26 home games vs. a right-handed starter. meanwhile, the Mets are 15-5 in their last 20 games vs. a right-handed starter and 9-3 in their last 12 road games. Both starting pitchers have struggled this season so you have to look at the pens and offenses. New York has the 14th-ranked bullpen ERA while Washington is 24th. with a 4.18 ERA. New York has the better offense so I like them in this situation.

Play on the NY Mets. This is a 7* play.