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The Washington Nationals will look to capitalize on their newfound momentum when they host the New York Mets on Saturday in the second game of their four-game series. After letting a 3-0 lead slip away in the eighth inning, the Nationals responded with resilience. A thrilling two-run rally in the bottom of the ninth, punctuated by James Wood’s clutch two-out RBI single, secured a dramatic 5-4 walk-off win. The victory snapped New York’s seven-game winning streak and sent a clear message: the Nationals are finding their rhythm. Check our Daily Baseball Predictions from MLB Expert Handicappers The mound duel on Saturday features two right-handers with very different profiles: The Nationals’ rally was powered by their rising stars: Their youthful energy

Agustin Ramirez might just be the unexpected star the Miami Marlins needed.With the team battling injuries behind the plate, the rookie has burst onto the MLB scene with incredible energy — and a bat that refuses to cool down. Friday night, Ramirez added another chapter to his fast-growing legend, smashing his first major league home run — a 406-foot rocket — to help the Marlins beat the Seattle Mariners 8-4 in the series opener. For real-time MLB odds and live spreads, check the Scores and Odds Baseball Page. Through just three MLB games, Ramirez is batting 7-for-10 with: Acquired last July from the Yankees in the deal for Jazz Chisholm Jr., Ramirez wasted no time proving he belongs.He was called

The Philadelphia Phillies are counting on left-hander Jesus Luzardo to deliver another strong performance as they aim to snap a five-game losing streak against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday at Wrigley Field. Luzardo (2-0, 2.08 ERA), who joined the Phillies from the Miami Marlins during the offseason, has quickly become a key piece of Philadelphia’s pitching staff. In his first five starts, he has showcased excellent control and command, notably throwing seven effective innings against his former team last Sunday. Luzardo allowed two runs (one earned) on eight hits with seven strikeouts and no walks. Although the Phillies’ bullpen ultimately surrendered the lead in a 7-5, 10-inning loss, Luzardo’s outing stood out as a positive. Philadelphia manager Rob Thomson remains

Austin FC continues to defy preseason expectations and will aim to stay hot when they visit the Houston Dynamo for a Copa Tejas clash on Saturday night. Austin (5-3-1, 16 points) comes into the rivalry match riding a wave of momentum after a gritty 1-0 home victory over the defending MLS Cup champion LA Galaxy. Brandon Vazquez delivered the decisive strike in the 81st minute, bouncing back after missing a penalty kick just 11 minutes earlier. Brad Stuver was stellar once again between the posts, making four saves to notch his MLS-leading fifth clean sheet of the campaign. “For me, it was the most complete game that we’ve played so far at home,” Austin coach Nico Estevez said. “We’ve still