Washington’s magic number stands at 11 as they open a three-game series against the second place Mets at Nationals Park. Rafael Montero faces Mat Latos. Montero is an interesting choice against the Nationals. He struck out 10 in 11 2/3 innings this season, so he might be effective against the hackers on the team, Trea Turner and Daniel Murphy. He walked 11, however, which plays into the hands of the more selective hitters on the team, like Bryce Harper and Jayson Werth. Latos makes his first start for the Nationals after two relief appearances. He’s allowed 11 home runs in 65 2/3 innings this season.

The Orioles play the first of seven remaining games against the Red Sox, Wade Miley taking on David Price. Miley pitched poorly since joining the Orioles, posting a 7.15 ERA in seven starts, despite good walk and strikeout numbers. Opponents are hitting .368/.390/.474 against him with runners in scoring position, since joining Baltimore. His six home runs, however, have all come with the bases empty. Price pitched both well and poorly against Baltimore this year. He struck out 23 and walked just two in 19 innings, but all owed four home runs.

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