On May 5, the Cleveland Guardians (20-14) face off against the Washington Nationals (16-19) at Nationals Park. The Guardians enter the game after winning five of their last six games, recently taking two of three from the Blue Jays. Gabriel Arias was instrumental in their recent 5-4 victory over Toronto, hitting three times. The Nationals secured a win against the Reds, and Jake Irvin will pitch against Luis L. Ortiz, who has a 4.78 ERA. The betting spread shows slight favor towards the Guardians with a moneyline of -118. Notable trends include the Guardians winning eight of their last ten road games versus teams with losing records. Both teams are looking to solidify their positions as they head into a pivotal matchup.