Nationals visit the Red Sox to begin 3-game series

Washington Nationals (18-18, fourth in the NL East) vs. Boston Red Sox (19-18, third in the AL East) Boston; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Patrick Corbin (0-3, 6.45 ERA, 1.80 WHIP, 25 strikeouts); Red Sox: Tanner Houck (3-3, 1.99 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, 46 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Red Sox -204, Nationals +169; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Red Sox host the Washington Nationals on Friday to begin a three-game series. Boston has a 7-9 record in home games and a 19-18 record overall. The Red Sox have a 9-1 record in games when they hit at least two home runs. Washington has gone 11-8 on the road and 18-18 overall. The Nationals have a 4-1 record in games