We successfully backed the Reds in Thursday's season opener. Off their 8-2 win, the Reds coughed up a lead yesterday and lost 7-6. They will respond by closing the series with a victory! Used primarily as a reliever, Martinez is ready to prove he can cut it as a starter for Cincinnati. Opposing batters only hit .172 against him in the spring.

Irvin was 3-7 with a 4.61 ERA and 1.42 WHIP last season, 1-2 with a 4.89 ERA on the road. In two starts against Cincinnati last season, Irvin gave up 3 home runs in 10.3 innings. The Nationals may have taken yesterday's game but they are still 20-40 their last 60 as a road underdog of +125 to +175. Reds win!