BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Nationals take on the New York Mets on Sunday. Washington has gone 8-6 at home and 12-15 overall. The Nationals have gone 5-11 in games when they have allowed a home run.

PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Aaron Nola (0-5, 6.43 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, 31 strikeouts); Cubs: Jameson Taillon (1-1, 4.72 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 24 strikeouts) ...