The Nationals couldn't play worse in this current homestand if they tried, much to the chagrin of MacKenzie Gore.

Houston Astros (64-50, first in the AL West) vs. Miami Marlins (55-57, third in the NL East) Miami; Wednesday, 4:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Spencer Arrighetti (0-0); Marlins: Janson Junk ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Red Sox will try to keep a seven-game home win streak going when they face the Kansas City Royals.