NEWSLETTER
Jake Irvin will take the mound for the Washington Nationals (35-36) when they host starter Slade Cecconi and the Arizona Diamondbacks (35-37) in a series opener on Tuesday, with first pitch at 6:45 PM ET.
If you’re intending to watch this game, keep reading for TV and streaming options for the Washington-Arizona matchup.
When is Nationals vs. Diamondbacks and when does it start?
Where to watch Nationals vs. Diamondbacks
The Nationals and Diamondbacks will take to the field at Nationals Park for this matchup on June 18, and if you’d like to catch the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on MASN2.
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Nationals Stats, Odds & Insights
The Nationals have been favored on the moneyline nine total times this season. They’ve finished 6-3 in those games.
Washington is third-worst in MLB play with 58 home runs.
The Nationals’ .362 slugging percentage is the fourth-lowest average in MLB.
Washington’s 3.84 team ERA ranks 11th across all MLB pitching staffs.
Pitchers for the Nationals combine for the 16th-ranked WHIP in the majors (1.273).
Diamondbacks Stats, Odds & Insights
The Diamondbacks have won 14, or 38.9%, of the 36 games they’ve played as underdogs this season.
Arizona has hit 72 homers this season, which ranks 16th in the majors.
The Diamondbacks rank 10th in the majors with a .402 team slugging percentage.
Arizona has pitched to a 4.56 ERA this season, which ranks 26th in baseball.
The Diamondbacks have a combined WHIP of 1.373 as a pitching staff, which is third-worst in baseball this season.
Nationals Starter Recent Performance: Jake Irvin
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Tigers | June 12 | 6.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| vs. Braves | June 7 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| at Guardians | June 2 | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| at Braves | May 28 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 |
| vs. Twins | May 22 | 6.1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
Diamondbacks Starter Recent Performance: Slade Cecconi
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Angels | June 12 | 3.0 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| at Padres | June 6 | 4.1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| at Mets | June 1 | 4.2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| at Dodgers | May 20 | 5.0 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| vs. Reds | May 14 | 5.2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
Nationals Key Players to Watch
Irvin makes the start for the Nationals, his 15th of the season. He is 5-5 with a 3.00 ERA and 69 strikeouts in 81 2/3 innings pitched.
His most recent appearance came on Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers, when the right-hander threw six innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up six hits.
The 27-year-old has an ERA of 3.00, with 7.7 strikeouts per nine innings, in 14 games this season. Opposing hitters have a .225 batting average against him.
C.J. Abrams leads Washington in home runs with 11 and runs batted in with 36.
Jesse Winker has collected 59 hits this season and has an OBP of .378. He’s slugging .390 on the year.
Luis Garcia leads Washington with a .269 batting average while slugging five homers and driving in 28 runs.
Diamondbacks Key Players to Watch
The Diamondbacks will send Cecconi (1-5) to the mound for his ninth start this season.
The right-hander’s last appearance was on Thursday, when he threw three innings against the Los Angeles Angels, giving up seven earned runs while allowing 10 hits.
The 24-year-old has pitched in nine games this season with an ERA of 6.70 and 6.7 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .276.
Ketel Marte has put up a team-high batting average of .283.
Christian Walker’s 16 home runs and 49 RBI both lead his team.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has 12 doubles, nine home runs and 12 walks while batting .246.
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