The Washington Nationals are set to take on the Philadelphia Phillies in the final game of a three-game series on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at 3:05 p.m. ET. The game will be held at Nationals Park in Washington D.C. and will be broadcasted on MASN. For those looking to watch the game online, it can be live-streamed on Fubo.
Pitching Performance:
The Nationals have struggled with their batting and pitching performance this season. They currently rank 29th in MLB in home runs with 134 and have a team slugging percentage of just .374, which places them at 26th in the league. Their team batting average of .243 ranks them 15th in MLB, and they have scored the 25th-most runs in the majors with 657. The Nationals have an OBP of .309, which is average compared to other teams in the league. However, they have shown discipline at the plate, ranking fifth in strikeouts per game with an average of 7.5. On the pitching side, the Nationals have a combined ERA of 4.30, ranking 22nd in MLB. They strike out 8.3 batters per nine innings, placing them 23rd in the league, and have a WHIP of 1.329, which ranks 24th.
Probable Starting Pitcher:
Jake Irvin will be the starting pitcher for the Nationals in this game. Irvin has a record of 10-13 this season and will be making his 33rd start. In his last outing against the Chicago Cubs, he gave up five earned runs in four innings pitched. Irvin has had 16 quality starts in 32 chances this season and has lasted five or more innings in 28 out of 32 starts, with an average of 5.7 innings per appearance. He has also finished five outings without allowing an earned run this season.
Nationals Schedule:
In their recent games leading up to this matchup against the Phillies, the Nationals faced the Kansas City Royals and split the series with two losses and one win. In their last game against the Phillies, the Nationals secured a 6-3 victory with MacKenzie Gore on the mound.
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In Conclusion:
The Nationals vs. Phillies game on September 29, 2024, promises to be an exciting matchup between two competitive teams. With Jake Irvin on the mound for the Nationals and Aaron Nola pitching for the Phillies, fans can expect a thrilling game at Nationals Park. Don’t miss out on the action and tune in to MASN or stream the game live on Fubo to catch all the excitement unfold.