At PNC Park on Saturday, the Pittsburgh Pirates (66-74) meet the Washington Nationals (62-78), with first pitch at 1:35 p.m. ET.
Want to see who’s available to play for the Pirates and the Nationals? Keep reading to see complete injury reports for both squads.
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Pirates vs. Nationals Game Info
Game Day: Saturday, September 7, 2024
Game Time: 1:35 p.m. ET
TV Channel: SportsNet PT
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Stadium: PNC Park
Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
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Pirates vs. Nationals Injury News Today
Pirates’ Injuries
Name |
Status |
Injury |
2024 Stats |
Ke’Bryan Hayes |
10 Day Injury List |
Herniated Disc |
.233 / .283 / .290, 4, 25 |
Hunter Stratton |
60 Day Injury List |
Patella |
2-1, 3.58 ERA, 7.9 K/9 |
Ben Heller |
15 Day Injury List |
Shoulder |
0-1, 11.25 ERA, 11.3 K/9 |
Marco Gonzales |
60 Day Injury List |
Forearm |
1-1, 4.54 ERA, 6.1 K/9 |
Daulton Jefferies |
60 Day Injury List |
Elbow |
0-2, 9.82 ERA, 7.4 K/9 |
Endy Rodriguez |
60 Day Injury List |
Elbow |
– |
Johan Oviedo |
60 Day Injury List |
Elbow |
– |
Dauri Moreta |
60 Day Injury List |
Elbow |
– |
Nationals’ Injuries
Name |
Status |
Injury |
2024 Stats |
Alex Call |
10 Day Injury List |
Leg |
.343 / .425 / .525, 3, 14 |
Trevor Williams |
60 Day Injury List |
Shoulder |
5-0, 2.22 ERA, 7.5 K/9 |
Joan Adon |
15 Day Injury List |
Biceps |
0-0, 6.75 ERA, 5.1 K/9 |
Josiah Gray |
60 Day Injury List |
Elbow |
0-2, 14.04 ERA, 9.7 K/9 |
Cade Cavalli |
60 Day Injury List |
Elbow |
– |
Mason Thompson |
60 Day Injury List |
Elbow |
– |
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Pirates’ Recent Hitting Insights
Pittsburgh has hit 10 home runs over the past 10 games.
In the past 10 games, the Pirates have 24 extra-base hits (2.4 per game) while slugging .379.
Over the past 10 outings Pittsburgh is batting .249 and averaging 8.6 hits per game.
Over the last 10 games, Bryan Reynolds has launched a team-best three home runs.
Yasmani Grandal is batting .375 with a double, two home runs and seven walks during the past 10 games.
Nationals’ Recent Hitting Insights
Washington has hit 10 home runs over the last 10 games.
The Nationals have a slugging percentage of .384 over their last 10 games, fueled by 29 extra-base hits.
Over Washington’s last 10 games, the team is batting .237 with 79 total base hits.
Over the last 10 games, Jacob Young is batting .364 with four doubles, a home run and three walks.
Juan Yepez is batting .300 with two doubles, two home runs and three walks in the past 10 games.
Pirates’ Starting Pitcher
Luis Ortiz (6-4) will take the mound for the Pirates, his 12th start of the season.
The right-hander allowed one hit in six scoreless innings pitched against the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday.
The 25-year-old has pitched to a 3.19 ERA this season with 7.0 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.8 walks per nine across 33 games.
During the past 10 games, Pirates pitchers have a collective 7.14 ERA.
Opposing batters have jumped on Pittsburgh’s pitchers for 16 home runs over the past 10 games.
Nationals’ Starting Pitcher
DJ Herz (2-7) takes the mound first for the Nationals in his 16th start of the season. He’s put together a 4.09 ERA in 70 1/3 innings pitched, with 88 strikeouts.
In his most recent outing on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs, the left-hander tossed 4 2/3 innings, giving up four earned runs while surrendering three hits.
In 15 games this season, the 23-year-old has put up an ERA of 4.09, with 11.3 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .232 against him.
The Nationals have allowed earned runs over the last 10 games, with an ERA of 4.75.
Washington has allowed six home runs over the last 10 games.
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