Washington Nationals vs
Pittsburgh PiratesPredictions & Preview

Pirates Favored to Win as Nationals Face Tough Road Test

In this article, we preview the upcoming game between the Washington Nationals and the Pittsburgh Pirates as they continue their four-game series in the Steel City. Both teams are looking for a win after coming off losses in their previous games. The Nationals fell to the Marlins while the Pirates were swept by the Reds. The starting pitchers for this game are Jake Irvin for the Nationals and Mitch Keller for the Pirates. Pittsburgh is the favorite to win with a current line of -125. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Nationals +106 | Pirates -125
• Spread: Nationals +1.5 (-195) | Pirates -1.5 (+170)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 56%.

Washington vs Pittsburgh Stats

Washington Nationals

Over the weekend, Washington struggled in South Beach against the Marlins, dropping two of three games and falling to a 1-5 record on the road this season. Currently standing fourth in the NL East, the Nationals are 3.5 games behind the Mets for the top spot with a 6-9 record. In their most recent game, Washington got contributions from Jacob Young, Luis Garcia Jr., and Keibert Ruiz, but ultimately fell short. Jake Irvin will be taking the mound for the Nationals in his fourth start of the season, looking to improve upon his previous performance. With a power ranking of 25, Washington ranks 9th in offense, 23rd in defense, and has a 6-9 record this season.

Pittsburgh Pirates Analysis

The Pittsburgh Pirates are struggling, having lost four of their last five games and currently sitting in last place in the NL Central. They were swept in Cincinnati, with limited offense and pitching struggles contributing to their losses. Mitch Keller is set to start the next game, with a mixed history against the Nationals. The Pirates are ranked 26th in power rankings, 26th in offense, and 24th in defense, with a 5-11 overall record. Washington has won one of their last three matchups against Pittsburgh.

Nationals Struggle on the Road; Pittsburgh has the Advantage in Upcoming Matchup

Washington's performance on the road has been underwhelming, with Irvin struggling in his three starts this season. The Nationals have not been as dominant as expected, especially against tough pitchers like Paul Skenes and Keller. Keller has shown his potential in his recent start against the Cardinals, throwing 7.1 scoreless innings. Additionally, Pittsburgh's offense tends to perform better at home, creating a challenging environment for Irvin, who struggled in his previous start in the Steel City. Given Washington's early season struggles, it appears that Pittsburgh has the advantage in this upcoming matchup.

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