A series opener between the Washington Nationals (1-2) and Pittsburgh Pirates (4-0) is on deck Monday at 4:05 PM ET, at Nationals Park.
Oddsmakers project the Nationals as a small favorite (-118 to win on the moneyline) against the Pirates (-101). The Nationals will give the ball to MacKenzie Gore versus the Pirates and Marco Gonzales.
The Pirates took down the Marlins 9-7 yesterday, with David Bednar earning the win while pitching one inning, giving up one earned run on one hit while striking out two. Alika Williams went 1-for-4 with a triple and two RBI to lead the Pirates’ offense.