Cleveland at Washington

Cleveland has won five of six after taking two of three at Toronto, including 5-4 on Sunday when Gabriel Arias had three singles and two RBIs for the Guardians. Washington has lost four of seven, and the Nationals are 1-11 in their past 12 Monday games dating to last season. The Nationals have allowed 6.8 runs per game in their past eight games. Jake Irvin gave up six runs on eight hits in six innings against Philadelphia in his last outing. Luis Ortiz comes off 6 1/3 shutout innings in a 4-2 Cleveland win over Minnesota. The Guardians' bullpen is tied for the American League lead with 12 saves, while Washington's relievers are last in the National League with a 6.55 ERA and a 1.66 WHIP. Take the Guardians.