n the home opener on Tuesday, Nationals right-hander Ramon Ortiz will get the start against the Mets. The last time he faced the Mets was in that Thursday game. He gave up six runs in five innings.

"I'm ready and I'm positive. I'm exited to be pitching in the opener at home. I feel very good about that," Ortiz said.

Pitching matchup
WSH: RHP Ramon Ortiz
• 0-1, 10.80 in 2006
• 0-1, 10.80 in 2006 vs. NYM
• 1-2, 4.26 lifetime vs. NYM

NYM: RHP Brian Bannister
• 0-0, 4.50 in 2006
• 0-0, 4.50 in 2006 vs. WSH
• 0-0, 4.50 lifetime vs. WSH