This is a 1* Free Play on the Washington Nationals.

The visiting New York Mets will start Zack Wheeler (6-8, 3.60 ERA) for Game 1 of this three game set in Washington. Wheeler has performed decently of late and earned a win in against the Phillies on Wednesday, allowing two runs in 6 2/3 innings of work. Note though that Wheeler has struggled against the Nationals with a 1-4 record and pedestrian 4.75 ERA; the right-hander allowed five earned runs while taking a loss in his last outing versus the Nats. Washington will turn to Gio Gonzalez (6-7, 3.88 ERA) who is looking to bounce back after a tough start himself, the left-hander didn't make it out of the fourth inning, allowing five runs in 3 2/3 innings, ultimately taking his seventh loss of the season on Thursday against the Phillies. This looks to be an opportune time for him to get back on track though as he is 6-2 with a 3.10 ERA against the Mets lifetime. New York has only been able to hit .195 against Gonzalez in ten games against him. Note that the Mets are just 2-9 as a road underdog in the +150 to +170 range this season; and note that the Nats hold the 13-8 advantage when hosting the last 21 in this series. Consider Washington with Gonzalez.

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