The Washington Nationals (1-2) will host the Tampa Bay Rays (3-0), Monday at 7:05 PM ET, in the opener of a three-game series.
The Nationals are an underdog (+149 on the moneyline to win) when they take on the Rays (-174). The Rays will start Drew Rasmussen versus the Nationals and Trevor Williams.
The Rays won their most recent contest versus the Tigers by a 5-1 score yesterday, with Jeffrey Springs picking up the win pitching throwing six innings without giving up a hit or an earned run while striking out 12. Randy Arozarena went 1-for-3 with a home run and an RBI to lead them offensively.
The Nationals knocked off the Braves 4-1 yesterday. Jeimer Candelario led the way offensively after going 1-for-3 with a double, and MacKenzie Gore got the win, pitching 5 1/3 innings, giving up one earned run on three hits while striking out six.