San Francisco at Washington

A tough situational spot for San Francisco, struggling all around, and 3,000 miles from home. The Giants are stuck with 37-year old Ryan Vogelsong (4.19 ERA), who yielded four runs over six innings his last time out in a loss at Miami, his fourth defeat in the past six outings. He is 1-2 with a 6.16 ERA in nine appearances against the Nationals. The Giants are 4-9 in Vogelsong's last 13 road starts, plus 5-12 when he starts with four days of rest. The Washington Nationals are talented and on a roll, winning eight in a row at home. The Nationals posted 13 hits in Saturday’s 9-3 triumph for their 11th win in the last 14 contests. The Nationals have Jordan Zimmermann (3.16), with the team 38-14 in his last 52 home starts, plus 28-3 as a favorite of -151 to -200. And the Giants are 4-11 in the last 15 meetings in Washington. Play Washington.