NEWSLETTER
Ryne Nelson will take the mound for the Arizona Diamondbacks (19-14) when they host starting pitcher Trevor Williams and the Washington Nationals (13-20) on Sunday, with first pitch at 4:10 PM ET and the Diamondbacks going for a series sweep.
Find out how to watch the Arizona-Washington matchup below.
When is Diamondbacks vs. Nationals and when does it start?
This contest between the Diamondbacks and Nationals is set to start on Sunday, May 7, 2023. You should expect the opening pitch at 4:10 PM ET.
Where to watch Diamondbacks vs. Nationals
The Diamondbacks and Nationals will hit the diamond at Chase Field for this matchup on May 7, and if you’d like to catch the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on BSAZ.
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Diamondbacks vs. Nationals Game Preview
These clubs play again following the Diamondbacks’ 8-7 victory over the Nationals yesterday. Miguel Castro (0.1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 K) earned the win for the Diamondbacks. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. went 4-for-5 with a home run and an RBI to lead the team on offense. Kyle Finnegan (0.1 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 0 K) took the loss on the mound for the Nationals.
Diamondbacks Stats, Odds & Insights
The Diamondbacks have gone 7-3 in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 70% of those games).
Arizona averages one home run per game to rank 22nd in MLB play with 34 total home runs .
The Diamondbacks’ .437 slugging percentage ranks sixth-best in baseball.
Arizona has the 24th-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (4.89).
The Diamondbacks average baseball’s 21st-ranked WHIP (1.353).
Nationals Stats, Odds & Insights
This season, the Nationals have been the underdog 33 times and won 13, or 39.4%, of those games.
Washington’s 21 home runs rank 29th in MLB this season.
The Nationals rank 28th in the majors with a .355 team slugging percentage.
Washington has pitched to a 4.42 ERA this season, which ranks 16th in baseball.
The Nationals have a combined WHIP of 1.408 as a pitching staff, which ranks 24th in MLB.
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Diamondbacks Starter Recent Performance: Ryne Nelson
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Rockies | Apr. 30 | 4.0 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| vs. Royals | Apr. 25 | 5.0 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| vs. Padres | Apr. 20 | 5.0 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| at Marlins | Apr. 15 | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| vs. Dodgers | Apr. 9 | 6.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Nationals Starter Recent Performance: Trevor Williams
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Cubs | May. 2 | 5.1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| at Mets | Apr. 27 | 5.0 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| at Twins | Apr. 21 | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| vs. Guardians | Apr. 14 | 5.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| at Rockies | Apr. 8 | 5.1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Diamondbacks Key Players to Watch
Nelson gets the start for the Diamondbacks, his seventh of the season. He is 1-2 with a 6.39 ERA and 19 strikeouts through 31 2/3 innings pitched.
The right-hander last appeared on Sunday, April 30 against the Colorado Rockies, when he threw four innings, allowing six earned runs while giving up nine hits.
The 25-year-old has an ERA of 6.39, with 5.5 strikeouts per nine innings, in six games this season. Opponents have a .306 batting average against him.
Christian Walker leads Arizona in home runs with seven and runs batted in with 25.
Corbin Carroll is batting .330 to lead Arizona, while adding five homers and 11 runs batted in this season.
Ketel Marte has collected 29 base hits, an OBP of .317 and a slugging percentage of .491 this season.
Nationals Key Players to Watch
Williams (1-1) will take the mound for the Nationals, his seventh start of the season.
The right-hander last pitched on Tuesday, when he allowed four hits in 5 1/3 scoreless innings against the Chicago Cubs.
The 31-year-old has pitched in six games this season with an ERA of 3.41, a 3 strikeout to walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.232.
Luis Garcia is batting .252 with four doubles, a triple, three home runs and seven walks.
Lane Thomas’ 16 runs batted in are a team-high mark.
Keibert Ruiz is hitting .257 with five doubles, three home runs and eight walks.
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