This is an 8* play on the Washington Nationals.

Everything points to a bounce back for the home side after yesterday's defeat. The Giants go with Derek Rodriguez (1-0, 1.93 ERA), who will be demoted back to Triple-A after the return of Jeff Samardzija. Rodriguez would give up one run off five hits and two walks over six innings against the Phillies on Sunday. It was a great debut, but clearly the sample size is too small and in our opinion, regression seems imminent. The Nats go with Gio Gonzalez (6-2, 2.27) who enters off an unfortunate no-decision to the Braves on Saturday, allowing three runs off five hits with nine strikeouts over seven innings to go along with zero walks. Gonzalez comes in on top form, having allowed three or fewer runs in each of his last three starts and to go along with him impressive ERA, he also sports a solid 9.1 K/9 (also note that he's 3-1 with a 2.10 ERA at home.) In our opinion, this line could/should easily be a lot larger. Lay the price, play on the NATIONALS.

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