The Washington Nationals have lost their last 2 games but will look to get back on track today when they play their home opener in an early one against the New York Mets. Two of the best hurlers in the game will oppose each other today, with Washington sending Stephen Strasburg to the rubber and New York starting Jacob deGrom. Both pitchers are off and running. DeGrom is 1-0 with an ERA of 1.59 and Strasburg is 1-0 with an ERA of 1.42. Strasburg has incredible numbers at home, with a record of 44-19 in his last 63 games, and the Nationals are 6-1 in his last 7 starts against the Mets. Home opener and Strasburg on the hill, the edge goes to Washington.
TODAY’S PICK: WASHINGTON NATIONALS