Miami at Washington

Washington is 25-8 the last 32 meetings with the Marlins, including the first three games of this series when they have scored a total of 26 runs. The Nationals won 9-6 on Sunday as Howie Kendrick had three hits and three RBIs, including a home run. Max Scherzer has pitched much better than his 2-5 record indicates, and he has a current 3.41 ERA with 96 strikeouts in 71 1/3 innings. Scherzer comes off six shutout innings at the New York Mets, and he hasn't allowed more than three runs in any of his last six starts. The Nationals have won seven of Scherzer's last eight starts versus the Marlins, who are 27-55 their last 82 games versus right-handed starters. Miami is 2-8 in Jose Urena's last 10 starts, and the Marlins have lost 43 of their last 55 road games. Take the Nationals.