Steve Traschel is 6-2 over his last nine starts and owns a lifetime 10-5 mark with a 3.35 ERA vs. the Nationals. He's also 18-5 the past three seasons vs. losing teams. He's opposed by Tony Armas Jr. who is just 8-12 with a 5.22 ERA. Armas Jr. hasn't won in his last six starts. The Nats just aren't very good on the road where they allow 5.8 runs per game and have a 28-51 record. The Mets are 17-5 after having lost 3 of their last 4 games this season. They found their offense last game and I think they get it again here this afternoon.