NEWSLETTER
Marcus Semien and the Texas Rangers (16-14) host C.J. Abrams and the Washington Nationals (14-15) on Wednesday, with first pitch at 8:05 PM ET.
Keep scrolling to find out all the details on how to watch Texas take on Washington live.
When is Rangers vs. Nationals and when does it start?
Where to watch Rangers vs. Nationals
The Rangers and Nationals will hit the diamond at Globe Life Field for this matchup on May 1, and if you want to catch the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on BSSWX.
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Rangers vs. Nationals Game Preview
The Rangers beat the Nationals 7-1 yesterday, with Jon Gray getting the win (8.0 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 3 K) and Josh Smith leading the way offensively (going 2-for-3 with a home run and an RBI). MacKenzie Gore (5.0 IP, 2 R, 5 H, 7 K) took the loss for the Nationals.
Rangers Stats, Odds & Insights
The Rangers have compiled an 8-7 record in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 53.3% of those games).
Texas averages 1.1 home runs per game to rank ninth in MLB action with 34 total home runs.
The Rangers are eighth in baseball with a .407 slugging percentage.
Texas has the 14th-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (3.84).
Rangers pitchers combine for the No. 8 WHIP in the majors (1.200).
Nationals Stats, Odds & Insights
This season, the Nationals have been the underdog 27 times and won 13, or 48.1%, of those games.
Washington has hit 27 homers this season, which ranks 23rd in the majors.
The Nationals rank 21st in the majors with a .371 team slugging percentage.
Washington pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.32 ERA this year, which ranks 22nd in MLB.
Nationals pitchers have a 1.428 WHIP this season, fifth-worst in the majors.
Rangers Starter Recent Performance: Andrew Heaney
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Mariners | Apr. 25 | 6.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
| at Braves | Apr. 19 | 5.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| at Astros | Apr. 13 | 3.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| vs. Astros | Apr. 8 | 3.2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| at Rays | Apr. 2 | 4.2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Nationals Starter Recent Performance: Trevor Williams
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Marlins | Apr. 26 | 5.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| vs. Astros | Apr. 20 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| at Athletics | Apr. 14 | 5.1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| at Giants | Apr. 8 | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| vs. Pirates | Apr. 3 | 5.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
Rangers Key Players to Watch
Andrew Heaney (0-3 with a 6.26 ERA and 22 strikeouts in 23 2/3 innings pitched) gets the start for the Rangers, his sixth of the season.
In his most recent time out on Thursday, the left-hander tossed six innings against the Seattle Mariners, allowing four earned runs while surrendering five hits.
The 32-year-old has amassed an ERA of 6.26, with 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings, in five games this season. Opponents have a .222 batting average against him.
Semien has been key for Texas with 32 hits, an OBP of .319 plus a slugging percentage of .452.
Adolis Garcia leads Texas in home runs with eight and runs batted in with 25.
Smith is batting .317 to lead Texas this season.
Nationals Key Players to Watch
The Nationals’ Trevor Williams (2-0) will make his sixth start of the season.
The right-hander gave up one earned run and allowed five hits in five innings pitched against the Miami Marlins on Friday.
The 32-year-old has pitched in five games this season with an ERA of 2.70 and 6.4 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .217.
Abrams leads the Nationals with seven home runs and 17 runs batted in, while racking up a team-best batting average of .295.
Jesse Winker is batting .265 with six doubles, three home runs and 15 walks.
Jacob Young is batting .313 with four doubles and a walk.
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