The Washington Nationals (63-78) visit the Pittsburgh Pirates (66-75) for a road game on Saturday at 6:40 p.m. ET.
The Pirates will give the nod to Mitch Keller (11-9, 3.88 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 12 on the season, and the Nationals will counter with Mitchell Parker (7-9, 4.27 ERA).
Pirates vs. Nationals Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 6:40 p.m. ET
Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
How to Watch on TV: SportsNet PT
Probable Pitchers: Keller – PIT (11-9, 3.88 ERA) vs Parker – WSH (7-9, 4.27 ERA)
Pirates vs. Nationals Odds
Pirates to win: -127
Nationals to win: +107
Spread: Pirates -1.5
Total: 8.5 runs
Pirates vs. Nationals Pitcher Performance
Keller |
|
Parker |
27 |
GS |
25 |
11-9 |
W-L |
7-9 |
3.88 |
ERA |
4.27 |
157.2 |
IP |
132.2 |
42 |
BB |
35 |
145 |
SO |
117 |
Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Mitch Keller
Keller gets the start for the Pirates, his 28th of the season. He is 11-9 with a 3.88 ERA and 145 strikeouts in 157 2/3 innings pitched.
The righty’s most recent appearance came on Sunday against the Cleveland Guardians, when he threw 5 1/3 innings, surrendering three earned runs while giving up 11 hits.
In 27 games this season, the 28-year-old has a 3.88 ERA and 8.3 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .257 to opposing batters.
Keller has registered 13 quality starts this season.
Keller has put up 23 starts this season in which he pitched five or more innings.
He has had five appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.
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Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher: Mitchell Parker
Parker (7-9) will take the mound for the Nationals, his 26th start of the season.
The left-hander gave up three earned runs in six innings pitched on Sunday in his last outing, a matchup with the Chicago Cubs.
The 24-year-old has an ERA of 4.27, a 3.34 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.266 in 25 games this season.
In 25 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in 10 of them.
In 25 starts, Parker has pitched through or past the fifth inning 19 times. He has a season average of 5.3 frames per outing.
He has made 25 appearances and finished four of them without allowing an earned run.
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