Washington Nationals vs Detroit Tigers

Detroit gets the stronger pregame setup despite Washington’s higher season run production. The starting-pitching matchup is the clearest separator: Drew Anderson has posted a 1.74 ERA across his four recent starts, while Jackson Kent’s comparable sample shows a 5.40 ERA and 1.55 WHIP. Detroit also owns the much better recent relief profile, with a 3.50 ERA and 1.12 WHIP over the last 28 days, compared with Washington’s 6.62 ERA and 1.60 WHIP. Comerica has suited the Tigers, who are 40-36 at home, while Washington is 36-43 on the road. The Nationals’ 5.1 runs per game gives them meaningful offensive upside, but their bullpen workload and recent performance are concerns after Detroit’s 9-2 win in the opener. Detroit is the clearer full-game choice.