Washington at New York

The New York Mets payroll is in the top 3, but this team is not performing as expected. After 30 games, they are 10-20, the worst record in baseball. Washington has some baggage of their own as the Nationals' pitching staff has allowed 181 runs so far, which is more than any other team in baseball. The Mets were crushed yesterday, 14-2, and this is the rubber game of a 3-game series, as the Mets won 8-0 in the opener. The Mets will send out Freddy Peralta, and opponents have scored three or fewer runs in three of his last four starts. Washington turns to Miles Mikolas and his 12.41 ERA. In his past four starts, opponents have scored 41 runs. Back the Mets in this one.