Giants vs Nationals starting pitchers
- DJ Herz for Washington Nationals
- Kyle Harrison for San Francisco Giants
Giants vs Nationals statistics
| Stat |
Giants |
Nationals |
| Hits |
957 (13th) |
928 (16th) |
| Batting Average |
.244 (14th) |
.243 (15th) |
| Runs Batted In |
487 (14th) |
464 (18th) |
| Runs |
511 (14th) |
491 (17th) |
| Home Runs |
124 (19th) |
94 (30th) |
| Walks |
374 (Tied-8th) |
338 (19th) |
| Stolen Bases |
39 (30th) |
158 (2nd) |
| Strikeouts |
990 (13th) |
879 (25th) |
| Pitches |
17143 (6th) |
16164 (26th) |
Washington Nationals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 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 |
| 8/3/24 |
vs Milwaukee Brewers |
W |
6-4 |
San Francisco Giants recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/7/24 |
@ Washington Nationals |
W |
7-4 |
| 8/6/24 |
@ Washington Nationals |
L |
11-5 |
| 8/5/24 |
@ Washington Nationals |
W |
4-1 |
| 8/4/24 |
@ Cincinnati Reds |
W |
8-2 |
| 8/3/24 |
@ Cincinnati Reds |
L |
6-4 |
Giants vs Nationals predictions
As the San Francisco Giants gear up to take on the Washington Nationals, eyes will definitely be on Matt Chapman, who’s been swinging a solid bat with a respectable .248 average and leading the team with 19 homers. Besides Chapman, expect some notable at-bats from Mark Canha, known for getting on base and consistently driving in runs. On the mound, Kyle Harrison has shown he's a crucial part of the Giants' strategy, notching up 94 strikeouts this season. His performance on the day could be a game-changer, especially with his knack for keeping those home runs in check.
On the flip side, the Washington Nationals have their own set of aces. CJ Abrams, besides flashing leather at shortstop, boasts 17 home runs, making him a pivotal figure in the Nationals' lineup. Luis Garcia Jr. is another player to watch, hitting at a .288 clip, proving to be a reliable contact hitter. When DJ Herz takes the mound with his season ERA of 4.27 and a WHIP of 1.25, Nationals fans will be hoping he can handle the Giants' batters and replicate some of his finer performances from earlier in the season.
All things considered, this game is shaping up to be a tightly contested affair. The Giants have the edge with a better-balanced team both offensively and defensively, which could tip the scales in their favor as they aim to extend their lead in the series. Expect the Giants to leverage their robust lineup and consistent pitching to clinch a win, keeping the Nationals' runners stranded and taking advantage of any slip-ups by Herz to push runs across the plate.
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
San Francisco Giants injuries
- Curt Casali (C): paternity
- Ethan Small (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Thairo Estrada (2B): 10-Day-IL
- Ryan Murphy (SP): Day-To-Day
- Adrian Sugastey (C): Day-To-Day
Giants vs Nationals game info
| Venue |
Nationals Park |
| Location |
Washington, District of Columbia |
| First pitch |
Thu 12:05 PM |
| TV |
MLBN |
| Temperature |
77° |
| Chance of Rain |
56% |
