Angels vs Nationals starting pitchers
- Mitchell Parker for Washington Nationals
- Jose Soriano for Los Angeles Angels
Angels vs Nationals statistics
| Stat |
Angels |
Nationals |
| Hits |
902 (24th) |
935 (16th) |
| Batting Average |
.237 (22nd) |
.243 (15th) |
| Runs Batted In |
438 (26th) |
469 (16th) |
| Runs |
469 (26th) |
496 (16th) |
| Home Runs |
116 (24th) |
95 (30th) |
| Walks |
337 (20th) |
341 (19th) |
| Stolen Bases |
98 (Tied-8th) |
161 (2nd) |
| Strikeouts |
958 (17th) |
887 (24th) |
| Pitches |
16574 (21st) |
16306 (25th) |
Washington Nationals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/8/24 |
vs San Francisco Giants |
L |
9-5 F/10 |
| 8/7/24 |
vs San Francisco Giants |
L |
7-4 |
| 8/6/24 |
vs San Francisco Giants |
W |
11-5 |
| 8/5/24 |
vs San Francisco Giants |
L |
4-1 |
| 8/4/24 |
vs Milwaukee Brewers |
W |
4-3 |
Los Angeles Angels recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/8/24 |
@ New York Yankees |
W |
9-4 |
| 8/7/24 |
@ New York Yankees |
W |
8-2 |
| 8/7/24 |
@ New York Yankees |
L |
5-2 |
| 8/4/24 |
vs New York Mets |
W |
3-2 |
| 8/3/24 |
vs New York Mets |
W |
5-4 |
Angels vs Nationals predictions
As the Los Angeles Angels gear up to face the Washington Nationals, eyes are on some key players who could swing the game. For the Angels, keep an eye on Zach Neto who's been showing up big with a strong batting average and impressive RBI stats this season, making him a potential game-changer in this series. Another player to watch is Brandon Drury, whose power at the plate could definitely put up some crucial runs. Lastly, Jose Soriano's performance on the mound will be crucial. His ERA and WHIP indicate he can hold down a tight game if his form holds up.
Meanwhile, the Washington Nationals have their own set of aces to play. CJ Abrams is likely to continue his home run streak, adding some much-needed runs and possibly shifting the momentum in favor of the Nationals. Another player, Luis Garcia, has been consistent with his batting, maintaining an average that the team will rely heavily on in this series. On the pitching side, Mitchell Parker’s numbers, including his ERA and strikeouts, show he might just have the edge needed to contain the Angels' hitters.
Predicting the winner in MLB games can always throw a curveball, but looking at the stats and current form, the Washington Nationals might have a slight edge over the Angels. Their blend of strong pitching and timely hitting could prove to be the difference-maker. Whether it'll be enough to claim victory in this series opener, well, that's the excitement of baseball—anything can happen on game day!
Washington Nationals injuries
- Jordan Weems (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Joey Gallo (1B): 10-Day-IL
- Cade Cavalli (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Trevor Williams (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Josiah Gray (SP): 60-Day-IL
Los Angeles Angels injuries
- Taylor Ward (LF): Paternity
- Jose Cisnero (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Luis Rengifo (3B): 10-Day-IL
- Mike Trout (CF): 10-Day-IL
- Kelvin Caceres (RP): 60-Day-IL
Angels vs Nationals game info
| Venue |
Nationals Park |
| Location |
Washington, District of Columbia |
| First pitch |
Fri 6:45 PM |
| Temperature |
81° |
| Chance of Rain |
34% |
