San Francisco at Washington

San Francisco is 3,000 miles from home, 19-39 away from home, and stuck in a double-header today. The Giants are on a 19-41 run on the road, as well as 7-19 against the NL East. San Francisco starter Chris Stratton (6.63 ERA) is winless, walking 12 in 19 innings with 21 hits allowed. The Giants are #28 in baseball in runs scored on offense, second worst in on-base percentage, and 11-27 away against a right-handed starter. San Francisco is also 2-16 away against NL teams scoring five runs or more per game, losing by a 6-to-3.3 average. Washington has been home since August 7 and is second in runs scored and slugging on offense, and third in on-base percentage. The powerhouse Nationals are 16-6 against the NL West, including five straight against the Giants. Take Washington.