Pittsburgh at Washington

Pittsburgh is 6-21 following a day off. The Pirates have been on a nice run but head out on the road after a seven-game homestand. Pittsburgh is on a 68-143 run away from home, plus 6-25 versus the NL East. Vince Velasquez's teams are 12-27 after he comes off a start giving up one or fewer earned runs. Washington has quietly won four of six despite playing the last six away from home, winning as underdogs of +215, +255, +185, and +187. The Nationals won the last start made by Chad Kuhl, 10-4 at Minnesota, and Washington is on a 48-22 run at home against Pittsburgh. Play Washington.