THE PROF'S TUESDAY NIGHT MLB BLOOD-BATH
(MLB) Miami vs. Washington,
Money Line: -130.00 Miami (Away)
Result: Win
The Miami Marlins will look to get off on the right foot in game one of a three-game set against the Washington Nationals. Miami has won two straight. and three of its last four. Washington has lost five in a row.

Sandy Alcantara will make the start for Miami in this one. So far this season, he has posted a 1-0 record with a 1.86 ERA. The Marlins have a team ERA of 3.41. The Nationals will counter with Josiah Gray on the mound. He is 2-1 this season with a 3.14 ERA. Washington has the worst team ERA in baseball at 5.41. Miami has won seven of the last nine against a team from the National League East, while Washington has lost 32 of the last 44 when playing against a team from the NL East. Miami has the better pitcher and is playing better baseball at the moment.

Play on Miami. This is an 8* play.