This is a 6* play on the New York Yankees.

We think the hard-hitting home side finds a way to get the job done at the end of the night. The Nationals hand the ball to Tanner Roark (3-6, 3.56 ERA) who picked up the victory against Tampa Bay on Wednesday, allowing two runs off six hits over six innings. Roark has pitched better than what his win/loss record would indicate, but note that the Nationals are still just 8-14 (-12.7 units) this year against southpaws. New York on the other hand is 27-15 (+3.6 units) against right-handed starters. The Yanks start CC Sabathia (3-1, 3.59) who comes in off another sharp outing against the Jays on Tuesday, allowing two runs off three hits and a walk while striking out six over seven innings in the eventual victory. Note that the veteran has been at his best in all "night" contests so far this year with a 3-1, 3.76 ERA record to this point. We think that Washington's struggles against left-handed starters carries over here in the opener of this interleague contest. Lay the price, play on the YANKEES.

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