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CLEVELAND (Interstat) -- The Washington Nationals aim for a three-game sweep Wednesday evening against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Washington (29-27) has taken the first two games of this series, winning 6-3 on Tuesday and 10-2 on Monday. The Nationals have won four of their last five overall. Cleveland (32-25) looks to avoid the sweep after losing two straight following a four-game winning streak. Right-hander Gavin Williams (7-3, 3.12 ERA) is scheduled to start for Washington. Williams has been the Nationals’ most consistent starter this season. Washington will likely also have right-hander Miles Mikolas (1-3, 5.40 ERA) available out of the bullpen, though Williams is the listed probable pitcher. Left-hander Logan Allen (0-1, 4.50 ERA) is expected to start for Cleveland. Allen lasted only four innings in his last outing Monday against these same Nationals, allowing five hits but no earned runs while striking out seven in a 10-2 loss. Player to watch: Nationals second baseman Luis García Jr. has been on a tear, going 3-for-5 with a home run and four RBIs in Monday’s win. Over his last five games, García is 5-for-16 (.313) with a homer and five RBIs. Weather: First pitch temperature around 77 degrees with cloudy skies. Series history: The Nationals have won three straight in the series dating to last season. Line: Cleveland is a -1.5 favorite on the run line, according to Interstat. The over/under is 8.5 runs. Interstat’s game simulator projects a 7-6 Cleveland victory. Up next: Washington opens a three-game home series against San Diego on Friday. Cleveland hosts Boston for a three-game set beginning Friday. Briefly: Washington’s bullpen has been sharp, allowing one earned run over the last 6 2/3 innings in this series. Cleveland’s offense has managed just five runs in the two losses.

