Nationals vs. Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitchers – May 5

The Washington Nationals (16-17) host the Toronto Blue Jays (16-18) for a home game at Nationals Park on Sunday. First pitch is at 1:35 PM ET.

The Nationals will give the nod to MacKenzie Gore (2-3) versus the Blue Jays and Alek Manoah.

Nationals vs. Blue Jays Pitcher Matchup and Game Info

  • When: Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 1:35 PM ET
  • Where: Nationals Park in Washington D.C.
  • How to Watch on TV: SN1
  • Probable Pitchers: Gore – WSH (2-3, 3.19 ERA) vs Manoah – TOR (0-0, 0.00 ERA)
  • Nationals vs. Blue Jays Odds

  • Blue Jays to win: +100
  • Blue Jays to win: +100
  • Spread: Blue Jays -1.5
  • Total: 8.5 runs
  • Nationals vs. Blue Jays Pitcher Performance

    Gore Manoah
    6 GS 0
    2-3 W-L 0-0
    3.19 ERA
    31 IP 0
    9 BB 0
    38 SO 0

    Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher: MacKenzie Gore

  • Gore gets the start for the Nationals, his seventh of the season. He is 2-3 with a 3.19 ERA and 38 strikeouts in 31 2/3 innings pitched.
  • In his most recent outing on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers, the lefty tossed five innings, allowing two earned runs while surrendering five hits.
  • In six games this season, the 25-year-old has an ERA of 3.19, with 11.0 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .280 against him.
  • Gore is looking to pick up his second quality start of the season in this matchup.
  • Gore is seeking his third straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.2 frames per appearance on the hill.
  • He has held his opponents without an earned run in one of his six outings this season.
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    Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitcher: Alek Manoah

  • The Blue Jays will send Manoah to the mound for his first start this season.
  • The last time the righty took the mound was on Thursday, Aug. 10 last season, when he pitched four innings in a matchup with the Cleveland Guardians.
  • Last season, he posted a 5.87 ERA with 8.1 strikeouts per nine innings and a record of 3-9.
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