At Citi Field on Monday, the Washington Nationals (two straight defeats) play the New York Mets (three setbacks in a row) at 7:10 PM ET.
The Mets are heavily favored (-275 moneyline odds) when they square off against the Nationals (+230). The Mets will start Carlos Carrasco (15-7) against the Nationals and Cory Abbott (0-4).
The Mets lost 5-3 to the Braves yesterday, with Chris Bassitt (2 2/3 innings, giving up four earned runs on three hits while striking out two) on the line for the loss. Jeff McNeil went 3-for-5 with a home run and an RBI to lead the Mets offensively in the defeat.
The Nationals lost to the Phillies 8-1 yesterday. Patrick Corbin took the loss, pitching 4 2/3 innings, giving up seven earned runs on 10 hits while striking out three.