Washington is playing really well and just swept four in Miami but had to play Monday and then travel while Texas was off -- and the Rangers appeared to really need a break after playing in 22 of the past 23 days. Texas pitcher Jon Gray has given up one or fewer earned runs in each of his past five trips to the mound (including a relief outing).

7 Ks is a big ask for Mackenzie Gore who has failed to eclipse this line in 4 of 5 starts this season. He is facing a Texas Rangers lineup that possesses the 7th lowest overall K rate, however they do struggle against opposing lefties. I believe the Rangers bats are due for some positive regression considering essentially the same lineup last season was 4th in OPS and 21st in K rate to opposing lefties. Gore hasn't been great this season and the Rangers are due for a scoring outburst.

The Nats are plucky and they are playing well behind Gore, who has ace potential. CJ Abrams is a real sparkplug at the top of the order and they are getting quality ABs all around. Texas is tied for 10th in the AL with just a .302 OBP vs lefties this season. The Rangers haven't been sharp