Reds vs Nationals starting pitchers
- Jake Irvin for Washington Nationals
- Andrew Abbott for Cincinnati Reds
Reds vs Nationals statistics
| Stat |
Reds |
Nationals |
| Hits |
746 (28th) |
784 (18th) |
| Batting Average |
.230 (27th) |
.239 (18th) |
| Runs Batted In |
415 (14th) |
390 (23rd) |
| Runs |
441 (14th) |
415 (Tied-19th) |
| Home Runs |
109 (Tied-13th) |
83 (29th) |
| Walks |
307 (14th) |
285 (18th) |
| Stolen Bases |
138 (1st) |
135 (Tied-2nd) |
| Strikeouts |
892 (6th) |
764 (25th) |
| Pitches |
14198 (20th) |
13875 (26th) |
Washington Nationals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 7/20/24 |
vs Cincinnati Reds |
W |
5-4 |
| 7/19/24 |
vs Cincinnati Reds |
W |
8-5 |
| 7/14/24 |
@ Milwaukee Brewers |
L |
9-3 |
| 7/13/24 |
@ Milwaukee Brewers |
W |
6-5 |
| 7/12/24 |
@ Milwaukee Brewers |
W |
5-2 |
Cincinnati Reds recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 7/20/24 |
@ Washington Nationals |
L |
5-4 |
| 7/19/24 |
@ Washington Nationals |
L |
8-5 |
| 7/14/24 |
vs Miami Marlins |
L |
3-2 |
| 7/13/24 |
vs Miami Marlins |
W |
10-6 |
| 7/12/24 |
vs Miami Marlins |
W |
7-4 |
Reds vs Nationals predictions
Heading into the matchup between the Cincinnati Reds and the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, some players on the Reds' roster are looking poised to make significant impacts. Let's keep an eye on Jonathan India, who's been consistent with a solid .275 batting average. Pitcher Andrew Abbott, sporting a respectable 3.39 ERA and 86 strikeouts this season, is expected to have a strong performance on the mound, potentially limiting the Nationals' hitters to fewer runs and holding them at bay. Additionally, power hitter Elly De La Cruz, with 17 home runs under his belt, might just add some fireworks to the scoreboard for the Reds.
On the flip side, the Washington Nationals have their own key players to watch. CJ Abrams, not only showing prowess with 15 homers but also holding a .277 batting average, could be a critical factor in the Nationals' offensive strategy. The probable pitcher, Jake Irvin, with 99 strikeouts and a 3.49 ERA, looks set to challenge the Reds' batters. He's been particularly effective at keeping the walks low, which might just give the Nationals the edge they need in controlling the game's pace and keeping runners off the bases.
Considering the current dynamics and the performance trends of key players on both teams, this game promises to be tightly contested. The Nationals seem to have a slight edge with their pitching stability and home-field advantage at Nationals Park. However, the Reds are no pushovers, especially with their aggressive baserunning and power-hitting capabilities. It's shaping up to be a nail-biter, but I'd lean towards a narrow victory for the Washington Nationals, given their consistency in pitching and potential for timely hits in their home environment.
Cincinnati Reds injuries
- Luke Maile (C): 10-Day-IL
- TJ Friedl (CF): 10-Day-IL
- Carson Spiers (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Emilio Pagan (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Ian Gibaut (RP): 60-Day-IL
Reds vs Nationals game info
| Venue |
Nationals Park |
| Location |
Washington, District of Columbia |
| First pitch |
Sun 1:35 PM |
| Temperature |
89° |
| Chance of Rain |
7% |
