Washington at Baltimore

Washington has great balance and depth, #13 in runs scored, Top 10 in on-base percentage, and in pitching ERA. The Nationals are on an 18-6 run, including 10-1 on the road. Starter Gio Gonzalez (2.38 ERA) has been sharp allowing two earned runs or less in nine of his last 10 starts. He faces a Baltimore offense that is #24 in runs scored, #29 in on-base percentage, while the pitching staff ranks #28 (4.99 EA). Starter Alex Cobb (1-6, 7.32 ERA) has been shelled with batters hitting .379 off him. Cobb was hammered for six runs on eight hits and two walks in just 3+ innings Wednesday in an 11-1 loss to the White Sox. He is winless at home with a 6.97 ERA. The Orioles are on a 21-55 run, 24-53 against winning teams, and have lost nine straight interleague battles. Make it 10 straight today! Play Washington.