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The Washington Nationals (65-81) visit the Pittsburgh Pirates (68-78) on Thursday at 12:35 PM ET. The Nationals are underdogs (+137) against the favored Pirates (-162). Pittsburgh has Mitch Keller set to start, while Washington counters with Josiah Gray.
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Game Info, Betting Lines for Pirates vs. Nationals
- Game Day: Thursday, September 14, 2023
- Game Time: 12:35 PM ET
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Stadium: PNC Park
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Pirates | -162 | 8.5 |
How Do I Watch the Pirates vs. the Nationals?
- TV Channel: MLB Network
Pirates Stats & Trends
Pirates Batting
- The Pirates are fourth-worst in MLB action with 142 home runs.
- Pittsburgh’s .237 batting average ranks 27th in MLB.
- The Pirates’ .314 on-base percentage is 22nd in MLB.
- Pittsburgh strikes out 8.8 times per game to rank 20th in the majors.
- The Pirates have hit 62 home runs at home this season (0.8 per game).
- Pittsburgh has a .387 slugging percentage and is averaging 2.8 extra-base hits per game at home.
- The team is batting .245 with 590 hits (eight per game) at home this season.
Pirates Key Batters
- Bryan Reynolds leads Pittsburgh with 141 hits and a team-best slugging percentage of .473. He’s batting .272 with an on-base percentage of .332.
- Among qualifying batters in the majors, his batting average ranks 39th, his on-base percentage ranks 66th, and he is 40th in slugging.
- Ke’Bryan Hayes is hitting .267 with 25 doubles, seven triples, 13 home runs and 27 walks. He’s slugging .446 with an on-base percentage of .308.
- Among qualifying batters, he is 61st in batting average, 116th in on-base percentage and 70th in slugging percentage.
- Hayes takes a two-game streak with at least one hit into this contest. During his last five outings he is hitting .250 with two doubles, a walk and three RBI.
- Jack Suwinski has collected 84 base hits, an OBP of .340 and a slugging percentage of .455 this season.
- Suwinski heads into this game with six games in a row with at least one hit. During his last 10 outings he is batting .323 with three doubles, two home runs, six walks and eight RBI.
- Connor Joe has been key for Pittsburgh with 87 hits, an OBP of .333 plus a slugging percentage of .412.
Nationals Stats & Trends
Nationals Batting
- The Nationals have hit just 135 homers this season, which ranks 29th in the league.
- Washington has a team batting average of .255 this season, which ranks 11th among MLB teams.
- The Nationals have an on-base percentage of .315 this season, which ranks 21st in the league.
- Washington has the fewest strikeouts in MLB, fanning only 7.1 times per game on average.
- They’ve hit 72 homers, an average of 1 per game, in 72 road contests this season.
- Washington has a team slugging percentage of .391 in away games this season with 205 extra-base hits.
- In 72 road games this season, they have a batting average of .247 while averaging 8.6 base hits per contest.
Nationals Key Batters
- Lane Thomas has 155 hits with a .476 slugging percentage, both team-high marks for the Nationals. He’s batting .277 and with an on-base percentage of .326.
- He is 29th in batting average, 80th in on-base percentage and 35th in slugging percentage among all qualifying hitters in MLB.
- C.J. Abrams is hitting .248 with 22 doubles, five triples, 18 home runs and 27 walks. He’s slugging .422 with an on-base percentage of .304.
- Including all qualified players, he ranks 102nd in batting average, 122nd in on-base percentage and 88th in slugging percentage.
- Joey Meneses is batting .279 with 33 doubles, a triple, 11 home runs and 34 walks.
- Keibert Ruiz has 20 doubles, 17 home runs and 30 walks while hitting .260.
Pirates vs. Nationals Probable Pitchers
| Mitch Keller (PIT) | Pitcher | Josiah Gray (WSH) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 – 9 | W/L | 7 – 11 |
| 174.2 | IP | 141.2 |
| 4.23 | ERA | 4.13 |
| 1.288 | WHIP | 1.496 |
| 9.8 | K/9 | 7.8 |
| 2.6 | BB/9 | 4.8 |
Pirates vs. Nationals Injury Updates
- Pirates: Henry Davis: 10 Day IL (Hand), Andrew McCutchen: 10 Day IL (Achilles), Vince Velásquez: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Angel Perdomo: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Tucupita Marcano: 60 Day IL (Knee), Oneil Cruz: 60 Day IL (Ankle), Jarlin García: 60 Day IL (Arm), JT Brubaker: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
- Nationals: Riley Adams: 10 Day IL (Wrist), MacKenzie Gore: 15 Day IL (Finger), Thad Ward: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Carl Edwards Jr.: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Victor Robles: 60 Day IL (Back), Stone Garrett: 60 Day IL (Leg), Stephen Strasburg: 60 Day IL (Ribs/shoulder), Tanner Rainey: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Cade Cavalli: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Victor Arano: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)
