Pittsburgh has won four straight. Washington has lost four in a row. Nationals are 3-8 in their last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Pirates are 13-3 in Lirianos last 16 home starts. Pittsburgh is 6-1 in the series.

Last five games Washington has a slugging percentage of .293. Pittsburgh is not exactly ripping the cover off the ball, but at .377 is much better than their foe. The last 10 it is .390 to .313. The Nats are 5-25 (-19.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 last two years.