The Washington Nationals (20-25) play the Minnesota Twins (24-22) at 6:45 PM ET on Monday following a five-game losing streak.
The Twins will give the nod to Pablo Lopez (4-3, 3.93 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 5 on the season, and the Nationals will turn to Mitchell Parker (2-2, 3.09 ERA).
Twins vs. Nationals Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:45 PM ET
Where: Nationals Park in Washington D.C.
How to Watch on TV: MASN
Probable Pitchers: Pablo Lopez (Twins) – 4-3, 3.93 ERA vs Mitchell Parker (Nationals) – 2-2, 3.09 ERA
Twins vs. Nationals Odds
Twins to win: -159
Nationals to win: +135
Spread: Twins -1.5
Total: 7.5 runs
Twins vs. Nationals Pitcher Performance
Lopez |
|
Parker |
9 |
GS |
6 |
4-3 |
W-L |
2-2 |
3.93 |
ERA |
3.09 |
50.1 |
IP |
32 |
8 |
BB |
7 |
58 |
SO |
25 |
Twins Probable Starting Pitcher: Pablo Lopez
The Twins will send Lopez (4-3) out for his 10th start of the season. He is 4-3 with a 3.93 ERA and 58 strikeouts in 50 1/3 innings pitched.
The right-hander last pitched on Wednesday against the New York Yankees, when he tossed 6 1/3 innings, allowing three earned runs while giving up 10 hits.
The 28-year-old has an ERA of 3.93, with 10.4 strikeouts per nine innings, in nine games this season. Opponents have a .237 batting average against him.
Lopez is trying to register his fourth quality start in a row in this matchup.
Lopez will look to last five or more innings for his fifth straight appearance. He’s averaging 5.6 frames per outing.
He has not had an outing yet in which he did not give up at least one earned run.
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Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher: Mitchell Parker
Parker (2-2) will take to the mound for the Nationals and make his seventh start of the season.
The left-hander’s last start was on Wednesday, when he tossed five innings while giving up three earned runs on five hits in a matchup with the Chicago White Sox.
The 24-year-old has an ERA of 3.09, a 3.57 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.125 in six games this season.
In six starts this season, he’s earned one quality start.
Parker has pitched five or more innings in three straight games and will look to extend that streak.
He has one appearance with no earned runs allowed in six chances this season.
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