The New York Mets tied this series with a 2-0 win yesterday, and I like them to claim the rubber-match here with their ace on the mound.

Jacob deGrom (14-7, 3.39 ERA) knocked out 10 while limiting the Nats to one run through 7 2/3 innings of a 4-2 victory his last time out. He will make his second career start against the Reds and held the Reds to one run in six innings in the previous meeting.

The Reds turn to Robert Stephenson (2-4, 5.81 ERA) who struck out 11 in 5 2/3 innings of a 9-5 win against Pittsburgh his last start. He did however also walk four batters, and Stephenson has a bloated 1.75 WHIP on the season. He's 1-2 with a 5.18 ERA in eigh outings (two starts) home at Great American Ballpark on the season.

The Mets are 8-2 in deGrom's last 10 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. The Reds are 1-4 in Stephenson's last five home starts.

My selection is an 8* play on New York Mets.