Washington at Cincinnati

Washington has a weak bullpen and a bad starter in Tanner Roark (5.27 ERA). He is 0-4 over his last six appearances and has allowed at least five runs in four consecutive starts. The team is also 0-5 his last five starts. He allowed six runs in six innings against the Reds on June 25 and took the 6-2 loss. Cincinnati ranks #12 in baseball in runs scored and has a winning home record. They scored seven runs in the final two innings yesterday against the Nationals pen. The Reds are a good bounce back team, winning six of their last eight after a defeat. And Washington is 15-21 in day games this season while the Reds are 19-11 at home when the moneyline is +125 to -125. Play Cincinnati.