Nationals vs. Pirates: Betting Preview for Sept. 8

Published 1:25 am Sunday, September 8, 2024

The Pittsburgh Pirates (66-76) will look to Bryan Reynolds when they host C.J. Abrams and the Washington Nationals (64-78) at PNC Park on Sunday, Sept. 8. The first pitch will be thrown at 1:35 p.m. ET.

The Pirates (-165), according to bookmakers, are moneyline favorites in this contest against the Nationals (+135) The over/under for this matchup has been listed at 8.5.

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Nationals vs. Pirates Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, September 8, 2024
  • Time: 1:35 p.m. ET
  • Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Venue: PNC Park
  • TV Channel: MASN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Pirates -165
  • Moneyline Underdog: Nationals +135
  • Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: -105, Under: -115)

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Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Nationals will hand the ball to Patrick Corbin (5-12) for his 29th start of the season.
  • The left-hander gave up two earned runs and allowed seven hits in 5 2/3 innings pitched against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday.
  • He has eight quality starts in 28 chances this season.
  • Corbin has pitched five or more innings in three straight games and will look to extend that streak.
  • He has two appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 28 chances this season.

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Nationals Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Nationals have hit just 119 homers this season, which ranks 29th in the big leagues.
  • Fueled by 378 extra-base hits, Washington ranks 23rd in MLB with a .379 slugging percentage this season.
  • The Nationals’ .245 batting average ranks 14th in the league this season.
  • Washington has scored 601 runs (4.2 per game) this season, which ranks 19th in MLB.
  • The Nationals have the 14th-ranked on-base percentage in MLB this season (.313).
  • The Nationals are one of the most disciplined teams at the plate this season, ranking fifth with an average of 7.4 strikeouts per game.
  • Washington pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.34 ERA this year, which ranks 24th in MLB.
  • Washington averages the 24th-most strikeouts per nine innings (8.3) in the majors this season.
  • The Nationals have a combined 1.348 WHIP as a pitching staff, fifth-highest in MLB.

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