On Friday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Colorado Rockies (26-49) hosting the Washington Nationals (36-38) at 8:40 PM ET.
The Nationals are a close favorite (-119 to win on the moneyline) when they play the Rockies (-101). The Nationals will start DJ Herz (1-1) against the Rockies and Dakota Hudson (2-9).
The Nationals lost 5-2 to the Diamondbacks yesterday, with MacKenzie Gore (five innings, giving up four earned runs on 10 hits while striking out seven) on the line for the loss. Jesse Winker went 2-for-4 with a home run and an RBI to lead the Nationals offensively in the defeat.