The Washington Nationals and the New York Mets are all tied at 1-1 in this three-game series following a 6-5 Mets win on Saturday. The Mets homered five times(!) in yesterday's triumph but figure to have less success here against Max Scherzer (0-2, 2.13 ERA).

The Nats right-hander has been a hard-luck loser in both starts this season as he's allowed just four runs (three earned) through 12 2/2 innings of work. Scherzer allowed both runs in a 2-0 loss to the Mets on Opening Day but also struck out 12 batters in his 7 2/3 frames on the mound. The Nationals are 5-0 in Scherzer's last five starts here at Citi Field.

The Mets turn to Zack Wheeler (0-0, 7.20 ERA) who gave up four runs in five innings against the Nationals in his lone start of the season so far. I expect the Nats to knock him around early and give Scherzer the run support he deserves.

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