Washington at New York

The Washington Nationals have just about put the NL East crown out of reach with an 8.5 game lead over Atlanta. There is still work to be done as they hold a slender lead over the LA Dodgers for the top record in the NL, and subsequent home field advantage in the NL playoffs. The Nationals have made Citi Field a home away from home as they have dominated here for an extended period of time. They have claimed victory in their last 12 here, and over a longer period they own a 26-4 mark here. They go with Gio Gonzalez who has not let up vs. a losing team where the Nats own a 31-11 record in his last 42 against one. The Mets paying the price with Gee on the mound when facing a team that scored 2 or fewer their last time out at a woeful 1-9 in his last 10 starts in this situation. Make the play on Washington.