On Thursday at 6:40 p.m. ET, Bryan Reynolds and the Pittsburgh Pirates (65-74) face C.J. Abrams and the Washington Nationals (62-77) at PNC Park.
The article below will provide you with everything you need to know to watch Pittsburgh take on Washington.
When is Pirates vs. Nationals and when does it start?
Where to watch Pirates vs. Nationals
The Pirates and Nationals will take to the field at PNC Park for this matchup on Sept. 5, and if you would like to see the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on MASN.
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Pirates Stats, Odds & Insights
The Pirates have been the moneyline favorite 51 total times this season. They’ve gone 28-23 in those games.
Pittsburgh has hit 137 home runs this season, the fifth-lowest total in MLB play.
The Pirates have the fourth-lowest slugging percentage in baseball (.371).
Pittsburgh has a 4.16 team ERA that ranks 17th among all MLB pitching staffs.
Pitchers for the Pirates combine for the 23rd-ranked WHIP in MLB (1.314).
Nationals Stats, Odds & Insights
This season, the Nationals have been the underdog 115 times and won 50, or 43.5%, of those games.
Washington’s 116 home runs rank 29th in MLB this season.
The Nationals are 24th in MLB with a slugging percentage of .378 this season.
Washington has the 22nd-ranked ERA (4.30) in the majors this season.
The Nationals have a combined 1.341 WHIP as a pitching staff, fifth-highest in MLB.
Pirates Starter Recent Performance: Bailey Falter
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
at Guardians | Aug. 30 | 4.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
vs. Reds | Aug. 23 | 5.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
vs. Mariners | Aug. 17 | 5.2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
at Dodgers | Aug. 11 | 4.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
vs. Padres | Aug. 6 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Nationals Starter Recent Performance: Jake Irvin
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
vs. Cubs | Aug. 30 | 4.2 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 2 |
at Braves | Aug. 24 | 5.1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
at Phillies | Aug. 18 | 6.0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
at Orioles | Aug. 13 | 6.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
vs. Giants | Aug. 7 | 5.0 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
Pirates Key Players to Watch
Bailey Falter (6-7 with a 4.41 ERA and 81 strikeouts in 116 1/3 innings pitched) gets the start for the Pirates, his 24th of the season.
His last appearance came on Friday against the Cleveland Guardians, when the left-hander tossed four innings, surrendering four earned runs while giving up seven hits.
The 27-year-old has a 4.41 ERA and 6.3 strikeouts per nine innings in 23 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .265 to opposing hitters.
Reynolds leads Pittsburgh in batting average (.280), home runs (22) and runs batted in (77) this season.
Oneil Cruz has collected 127 hits this season and has an OBP of .322. He’s slugging .458 on the year.
Andrew McCutchen has 93 hits this season and a slash line of .237/.335/.417.
Nationals Key Players to Watch
Jake Irvin (9-11) will take the mound for the Nationals, his 29th start of the season.
The right-hander gave up seven earned runs and allowed eight hits in 4 2/3 innings pitched against the Chicago Cubs on Friday.
The 27-year-old has pitched to a 4.08 ERA this season with 7.6 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.2 walks per nine across 28 games.
Abrams has a team-best 18 home runs.
Luis Garcia has a club-leading 63 RBI and .290 batting average.
Jacob Young has 23 doubles, a triple, three home runs and 27 walks while hitting .263.
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