Astros vs. Nationals Probable Starting Pitchers – April 20

The Washington Nationals (8-11) play at home against the Houston Astros (7-14) at Nationals Park. The contest is set to start at 4:05 PM ET on Saturday.

This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Astros will send Ronel Blanco (2-0) to the mound, while Trevor Williams (2-0) will answer the bell for the Nationals.

Astros vs. Nationals Pitcher Matchup and Game Info

  • When: Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 4:05 PM ET
  • Where: Nationals Park in Washington D.C.
  • How to Watch on TV: SCHN
  • Probable Pitchers: Ronel Blanco (Astros) – 2-0, 0.86 ERA vs Trevor Williams (Nationals) – 2-0, 3.45 ERA
  • Astros vs. Nationals Odds

  • Astros to win: -178
  • Nationals to win: +150
  • Spread: Astros -1.5
  • Total: 9.5 runs
  • Astros vs. Nationals Pitcher Performance

    Blanco Williams
    3 GS 3
    2-0 W-L 2-0
    0.86 ERA 3.45
    21 IP 15.2
    9 BB 6
    16 SO 14

    Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: Ronel Blanco

  • Blanco (2-0 with a 0.86 ERA and 16 strikeouts in 21 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Astros, his fourth of the season.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Saturday against the Texas Rangers, when he tossed six innings, allowing two earned runs while giving up five hits.
  • In three games this season, the 30-year-old has a 0.86 ERA and 6.9 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of only .090 to his opponents.
  • Blanco is trying to extend a third-game quality start streak in this matchup.
  • Blanco is looking for his fourth straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 7.0 innings per appearance on the hill.
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    Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher: Trevor Williams

  • The Nationals’ Williams (2-0) will make his fourth start of the season.
  • The right-hander gave up three earned runs and allowed six hits in 5 1/3 innings pitched against the Oakland Athletics on Sunday.
  • The 31-year-old has pitched in three games this season with an ERA of 3.45, a 2.33 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.149.
  • Williams will look to pitch five or more innings for the fourth start in a row.
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