Bubba Chandler had a fantastic outing a season ago as a rookie at Washington. He pitched six innings and gave up just two hits in a September 13th start. This is a much different Nationals team that ranks atop MLB in runs on the season. Off just one run in yesterday’s loss look for the Nationals to get back on track, with Curtis Mead sparking the run production. Split play here on Mead’s combination line and a home run.

Bubba Chandler had a fantastic outing a season ago as a rookie at Washington. He pitched six innings and gave up just two hits in a September 13th start. This is a much different Nationals team that ranks atop MLB in runs on the season. Off just one run in yesterday’s loss look for the Nationals to get back on track, with Curtis Mead sparking the run production. Split play here on Mead’s combination line and a home run.

Look for the host Nats to bounce back Sunday behind Cade Cavalli, who struck out 13 without a walk in his last start against the Red Sox. The Pirates have won exactly one of Bubba Chandler’s last nine road starts. Chandler has given up seven of his nine homers on the road. Washington’s offense should come alive in this matchup.