Rays vs. Nationals Probable Starting Pitchers – June 28

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The Washington Nationals (38-42) face the Tampa Bay Rays (40-41) at 6:50 PM ET on Friday following a three-game losing streak.

The Rays will call on Zach Eflin (3-5) against the Nationals and Mitchell Parker (5-3).

Rays vs. Nationals Pitcher Matchup and Game Info

  • When: Friday, June 28, 2024 at 6:50 PM ET
  • Where: Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida
  • How to Watch on TV: MASN2
  • Probable Pitchers: Eflin – TB (3-5, 4.20 ERA) vs Parker – WSH (5-3, 3.30 ERA)
  • Rays vs. Nationals Odds

  • Rays to win: -177
  • Nationals to win: +149
  • Spread: Rays -1.5
  • Total: 7.5 runs
  • Rays vs. Nationals Pitcher Performance

    Eflin Parker
    14 GS 13
    3-5 W-L 5-3
    4.20 ERA 3.30
    81.1 IP 73.2
    6 BB 17
    63 SO 58

    Rays Probable Starting Pitcher: Zach Eflin

  • The Rays are sending Eflin (3-5) to the mound to make his 15th start of the season. He is 3-5 with a 4.20 ERA and 63 strikeouts through 81 1/3 innings pitched.
  • In his last time out on Saturday, the righty threw seven innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates, giving up four earned runs while surrendering five hits.
  • In 14 games this season, the 30-year-old has an ERA of 4.20, with 7 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .264 against him.
  • Eflin is looking to record his fifth quality start of the season.
  • Eflin is aiming for his fourth straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.8 innings per appearance on the hill.
  • He has had two appearances this season in which he held his opponents to zero earned runs.
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    Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher: Mitchell Parker

  • Parker (5-3) will take the mound for the Nationals, his 14th start of the season.
  • The left-hander last pitched on Sunday, when he gave up four earned runs and allowed six hits in six innings against the Colorado Rockies.
  • The 24-year-old has pitched in 13 games this season with an ERA of 3.30, a 3.41 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.100.
  • He has five quality starts in 13 chances this season.
  • Parker has two starts in a row of five innings or more.
  • He has made 13 appearances and finished two of them without allowing an earned run.
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