BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Red Sox will try to sweep a three-game series with a win over the Washington Nationals. Washington has a 37-52 record overall and an 18-27 record in home games. The Nationals have gone 20-12 in games when they did not allow a home run.

Ceddanne Rafaela has seven home runs since June 1 and is helping spark offense for the Red Sox offense of late.

As the trade deadline draws near, the Washington Nationals need to figure out their plan. Last year, they surprisingly held onto Kyle Finnegan despite him proje