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The Washington Nationals (36-37), led by C.J. Abrams, host Ketel Marte and the Arizona Diamondbacks (36-38) at 1:05 PM ET on Thursday in the rubber match of the series.
Keep reading to see how to watch the Washington-Arizona matchup in the article below.
When is Nationals vs. Diamondbacks and when does it start?
Where to watch Nationals vs. Diamondbacks
The Nationals and Diamondbacks will hit the diamond at Nationals Park for this matchup on June 20, 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 vs. Diamondbacks Game Preview
Derek Law (2.0 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 K) picked up the win in the Nationals’ 3-1 victory over the Diamondbacks yesterday. Jesse Winker led the way offensively, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Brandon Pfaadt (6.1 IP, 3 R, 5 H, 0 K) took the loss for the Diamondbacks.
Nationals Stats, Odds & Insights
The Nationals have put together a 6-4 record in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 60% of those games).
Washington has hit the second-fewest home runs in MLB play this season (59).
The Nationals’ .359 slugging percentage is the fourth-lowest average in MLB.
Washington’s 3.82 team ERA ranks 11th among all MLB pitching staffs.
The Nationals have the 18th-ranked WHIP in baseball (1.277).
Diamondbacks Stats, Odds & Insights
This season, the Diamondbacks have won 15 out of the 37 games, or 40.5%, in which they’ve been the underdog.
Arizona has hit 73 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 4.48 ERA this season, which ranks 26th in baseball.
Diamondbacks pitchers have a 1.359 WHIP this season, fifth-worst in the majors.
Nationals Starter Recent Performance: MacKenzie Gore
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Marlins | June 14 | 7.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| vs. Braves | June 8 | 5.0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| vs. Mets | June 3 | 4.1 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| at Braves | May 29 | 5.1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| vs. Mariners | May 24 | 7.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
Diamondbacks Starter Recent Performance: Ryne Nelson
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. White Sox | June 14 | 6.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| at Padres | June 8 | 3.1 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| vs. Giants | June 3 | 7.2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| at Rangers | May 29 | 6.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| at Dodgers | May 22 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
Nationals Key Players to Watch
MacKenzie Gore gets the start for the Nationals, his 15th of the season. He is 6-5 with a 3.24 ERA and 91 strikeouts in 75 2/3 innings pitched.
The left-hander’s last time out came on Friday against the Miami Marlins, when he tossed seven innings, surrendering one earned run while allowing five hits.
The 25-year-old has put up an ERA of 3.24, with 10.9 strikeouts per nine innings, in 14 games this season. Opponents are hitting .262 against him.
Abrams is batting .261 this season with a team-high 11 home runs and 36 RBI.
Winker is batting .271 to lead Washington, while adding seven homers and 33 runs batted in this season.
Luis Garcia has collected 60 base hits, an OBP of .301 and a slugging percentage of .387 this season.
Diamondbacks Key Players to Watch
Ryne Nelson (4-5) will take the mound for the Diamondbacks, his 12th start of the season.
The right-hander’s last appearance was on Saturday, when he threw six innings against the Chicago White Sox, giving up one earned run while allowing six hits.
The 26-year-old has an ERA of 5.49, a 2.28 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.640 in 12 games this season.
Marte has a team-best batting average of .282.
Christian Walker has shown his power as he paces his team with 16 home runs and 49 runs batted in.
Corbin Carroll is hitting .218 with 11 doubles, six triples, two home runs and 34 walks.
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