Washington at Tampa Bay

Washington is 17-8 (68%) in interleague games vs. winning teams, including an 11-5 mark on the road. The Nationals are also 17-8 on the road against lefty starters, winning six straight in interleague action vs. southpaws. First-place Tampa Bay has been great on the road, but they are just 13-12 in their last 25 home contests. With Tampa Bay 53-62 after allowing two runs or fewer in two consecutive games, and Washington 21-11 on the road against opponents with a win-percentage above .620, back the very live dog. Play Washington.