Top Rated 10* MLB *BIG HITTER*
(MLB) Baltimore vs. Washington,
Money Line: 123.00 Baltimore (Away)
Result: Loss
Play: Baltimore Orioles
Rating: 10/10*

The Baltimore Orioles are coming off a pair of wins against the Pirates and they've won five of their last seven. They'll hand the ball to Alec Asher (2-3, 3.62 ERA) Thursday night. The right-hander is 1-1 with a 3.75 ERA in three career appearances (two starts) against Washington. He's recorded three quality starts in four starts on the season and also been solid when working out of the bullpen.

The Nats hand the ball to Joe Ross (2-2, 7.34 ERA) who gave up seven runs (six earned) in three innings at Oakland on Saturday. Ross has now been lit up for a total of 12 runs (11 earned) on 19 hits in seven innings over his last two turns. It's also worth noting that Ross has served up nine homers in 30 2/3 innings this season and the Orioles have a very home run happy lineup.