The Washington Nationals(2-3) clash with the Pittsburgh Pirates(5-1) in today’s series finale. The Nationals defeated the Pirates 5-3 yesterday to leave the series deadlocked at 1-1.
Washington started Trevor Williams, who pitched 5.1 innings, giving up three hits and two earned runs while striking out five batters in the win. Joey Gallo was 3 for 4 in the game, hitting a home run. Luis Garcia contributed a 3 for 4 performance at the plate, scoring two runs and driving in one RBI.
Mitch Keller pitched 5.1 innings for the Pirates, allowing eight hits and four earned runs while striking out five batters. Jack Suwinski was 2 for 4 in the game, hitting a home run and scoring two runs in a losing effort.
Can the Nationals clinch the series today, or will the Pirates come out swinging and get the win?
Nationals vs. Pirates Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Pittsburgh Pirates |
-1.5 +124 |
O9 +100 |
-135 |
| Washington Nationals |
+1.5 -148 |
U9 -120 |
+114 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Nationals vs. Pirates Game Details
- Fixture: Pittsburgh Pirates @ Washington Nationals
- Date and Time: April 4, 2024, @ 4:05 pm EST
- Location: Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.
- Weather: Rainy and 54 Degrees
Apex Tale of the Tape
| Washington Nationals | vs. | Pittsburgh Pirates |
| 2-3 | Record | 5-1 |
| 4.60 | Runs/G | 7.00 |
| .263 | BA | .278 |
| .770 | OPS | .800 |
| 6 | HR | 5 |
| 10 | SB | 2 |
| 6.39 | ERA | 3.79 |
| 1.63 | WHIP | 1.18 |
| 9.5 | K/G | 8.5 |
| 0 | Quality Starts | 0 |
| 1 | Errors | 5 |
Key Stats
Washington Nationals
Josiah Gray will take the bump for Washington in today’s game. Gray has started the season 0-1 with a 15.75 ERA and six strikeouts. Trey Lipscomb leads the team with a .357 batting average, while Keibert Ruiz has tallied six hits. Eddie Rosario has a team-high one home run, Lane Thomas has collected four RBIs, and CJ Abrams has an OBP of .409.
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh will send Martin Perez to the mound for today’s game. Perez started the season 0-0 with a 2.08 ERA and two strikeouts. Michael A. Taylor leads the team with a .429 batting average and eight hits. Connor carries an OBP of .444, and Rowdy Tellez has a team-high one home run, while Bryan Reynolds has eight RBIs.
Game Prediction
The Pirates struggled yesterday, but I don’t see that continuing today. Perez gives Pittsburgh the pitching advantage, and the Nationals have not been that good offensively. Some will see Josiah Gray pitching for Washington and question who to pick, not me. The Pirates are the better team, and I am rolling with them to bounce back and clinch the series.
Final Pick
Pittsburgh Pirates (-135)
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