Toronto Blue Jays vs Washington Nationals

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The Washington Nationals carry a slight advantage tonight behind Cade Cavalli, who has posted a 3.58 ERA. The Toronto Blue Jays counter with Shane Bieber, who has struggled this season.

Cade Cavalli's 10.4 K/9 gives the Washington Nationals a meaningful advantage on the mound, as his ability to generate swings and misses can limit the Toronto Blue Jays' lineup.

The Washington Nationals have also gotten steadier bullpen work, outscored opponents by +2.1 runs per 10 games recently, and won 2 straight games entering tonight. The Toronto Blue Jays have also won 6 of the last 9 meetings between these two teams.

SportsFBI's outlook favors the Washington Nationals tonight, driven primarily by Cade Cavalli's pitching advantage and the injury report. The Washington Nationals enter as the stronger overall matchup.