My Team - Nationals at New York Mets

Proposed starting pitchers -

Monday: Gonzalez vs Torres
Tuesday: Zimmermann vs Gee
Wednesday: Haren vs Wheeler
Thursday: Roark vs Niese

Looks like the Nationals are finishing strong. Four games above .500 entering play on Monday. Going into Gotham, it's a real possibility that Washington could get swept. Torres is competitive on the mound. Gee and Wheeler have had success against the Nationals. Niese was highly-regarded as a rotation mainstay last year - who's to say he won't come out hitting his spots on Thursday?

The Mets are coming off losing two of three in Cleveland over the weekend. Labor Day weekend, however, New York took two of three in Nationals Park.

Washington needs production from Span and LaRoche in the lineup. Ryan Zimmerman is finding his power stroke, Werth is still raking, Ramos & Desmond are continuing to hit. The offense is starting to improve, but there are still guys opponents can pitch to. Cory Brown and Anthony Rendon can also be a help, making up for the loss of Harper.

The Mets are playing d'Arnaud (C) Den Dekker (OF) and Andrew Brown (OF). Prep for 2014 is ongoing at Citi Field as well. When I'm not watching Monday Night Football or other football highlights, I'll be watching this series.

Monday, if Gonzalez keeps his cool he should be able to go deep in his start, maybe 7 innings with 4 or so hits and one earned run yielded. Washington should win on Monday, but probably not Tuesday. Zimmermann will throw strikes and keep Washington close. For the Mets, Gee will do the same and a bit more. Wednesday, Wheeler will show his best stuff on Wednesday for a win. Niese's poise and experience will help the Mets give Roark his first MLB loss on Thursday.