Nationals vs Rays starting pitchers
Nationals vs Rays statistics
| Stat |
Nationals |
Rays |
| Hits |
620 (25th) |
641 (19th) |
| Batting Average |
.236 (21st) |
.236 (20th) |
| Runs Batted In |
314 (21st) |
306 (25th) |
| Runs |
332 (20th) |
328 (22nd) |
| Home Runs |
67 (29th) |
70 (Tied-27th) |
| Walks |
231 (Tied-21st) |
255 (11th) |
| Stolen Bases |
108 (3rd) |
80 (5th) |
| Strikeouts |
615 (25th) |
731 (6th) |
| Pitches |
11102 (28th) |
12186 (6th) |
Tampa Bay Rays recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 6/28/24 |
vs Washington Nationals |
W |
3-1 |
| 6/26/24 |
vs Seattle Mariners |
L |
5-2 |
| 6/25/24 |
vs Seattle Mariners |
W |
11-3 |
| 6/24/24 |
vs Seattle Mariners |
W |
4-3 |
| 6/23/24 |
@ Pittsburgh Pirates |
W |
3-1 |
Washington Nationals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 6/28/24 |
@ Tampa Bay Rays |
L |
3-1 |
| 6/26/24 |
@ San Diego Padres |
L |
8-5 |
| 6/25/24 |
@ San Diego Padres |
L |
9-7 |
| 6/24/24 |
@ San Diego Padres |
L |
7-6 F/10 |
| 6/23/24 |
@ Colorado Rockies |
W |
2-1 |
Nationals vs Rays predictions
As the Washington Nationals gear up to take on the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field, a couple of players really stand out with the potential to make a significant impact. Jake Irvin, with his commendable ERA of 3.13, looks poised to deliver a strong start, especially given his knack for keeping the walks low and strikeouts high. Offensively, CJ Abrams is the guy to watch for the Nationals. With his batting average leading the team at .278 and tallying 12 homers this season, his agility could play a crucial role at the plate and on the bases, offering the Nats a solid chance to put up competitive numbers.
On the flip side, the Rays have their own lineup of aces that could sway the game. Yandy Diaz, who wields a .274 average and has been a consistent hitter, might just be the key to building early momentum for Tampa Bay. Isaac Paredes also stands out, matching power with 12 home runs to his name and leading the team in RBIs. With Aaron Civale on the mound, although his ERA sits higher at 5.20, his strikeout numbers show he can still pose a challenge to the Nationals' hitters. It's these performances that could spell the difference in tight situations.
Predicting a winner in what promises to be a closely contested matchup is tricky, but given the home advantage and the depth in batting, the Rays might have the edge. Tampa Bay's ability to leverage their high strikeout rates and solid stealing bases could disrupt the Nationals' rhythm, giving them the crucial leads at the right moments. The Nationals, while resilient, might find the Rays' aggressive playstyle and strategic pitching rotations just too much to handle this time around.
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Nationals vs Rays game info
| Venue |
Tropicana Field |
| Location |
St. Petersburg, Florida |
| First pitch |
Sat 4:10 PM |
| Temperature |
85° |
| Chance of Rain |
49% |
