New York at Washington

The Nationals lead the majors in runs scored. Yet they are just a .500 team because they have the second-highest ERA in the league and have committed the most errors. They also have the fifth-highest bullpen ERA. Juan Soto is hot, which means the Mets' offense is hot. New York is averaging 7.0 runs per game during its past seven games. Soto has five homers in those seven games. He has been deadly against Washington, his former team, with 12 home runs and 26 RBI's in 35 career games. Washington has the second-fewest quality starts. Cade Cavalli, today's Nationals starter, can take his place among those bad starters with a 4.05 ERA and 1.54 WHIP. The Nationals are surrendering an average of 7.6 runs per game during their past eight games. Mets starter David Peterson has not been good either, with a 5.40 ERA and 1.57 WHIP. But he has the superior bullpen behind him, along with the better defense. Take the Mets.