The Washington Nationals put a 7-1 beating on the San Diego Padres on Friday, and they're now 7-2 in their last nine games. I like the Nats to keep rolling here behind dominant pitching from Stephen Strasburg (10-3, 3.25 ERA).

Strasburg has been phenomenal all season, and he has an excellent track record against the Padres going 6-1 with a 2.93 ERA in seven career starts. Note that the Padres are 0-4 in their last four games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15, and I expect Strasburg to be sharp despite making his first start since July 23 after a stint on the DL due to an elbow injury.

The Friars turn to Travis Wood (1-1, 5.57 ERA). The left-hander has been torched for 12 runs through 15 innings in his last three starts combined, allowing 19 hits, eight walks and four homers. Wodd has been tagged with 12 runs in 19 1/3 career innings against the Nats.

The Nationals are 5-0 in their last five games vs. a left-handed starter and 14-3 in Strasburg's last 17 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.

My selection is a 10* play on Washington Nationals -1.5.