NEWSLETTER
On Friday at 6:50 PM ET, Isaac Paredes and the Tampa Bay Rays (40-41) take on C.J. Abrams and the Washington Nationals (38-42) at Tropicana Field.
If you’re trying to watch this game, keep reading for streaming and TV options for the Tampa Bay-Washington matchup.
When is Rays vs. Nationals and when does it start?
Where to watch Rays vs. Nationals
The Rays and Nationals will take to the field at Tropicana Field for this matchup on June 28, and if you’d like to catch the game 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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Rays Stats, Odds & Insights
The Rays have gone 23-21 in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 52.3% of those games).
Tampa Bay has hit 70 home runs this season, the fourth-lowest total in MLB action.
The Rays are slugging .366, the fourth-lowest average in MLB.
Tampa Bay’s 4.36 team ERA ranks 23rd among all MLB pitching staffs.
The Rays average MLB’s 13th-ranked WHIP (1.260).
Nationals Stats, Odds & Insights
The Nationals have won 30, or 46.2%, of the 65 games they’ve played as underdogs this season.
Washington’s 67 home runs rank 29th in MLB this season.
The Nationals are 26th in MLB with a slugging percentage of only .367 this season.
Washington has the 16th-ranked ERA (4.02) in the majors this season.
The Nationals have a combined WHIP of 1.289 as a pitching staff, which ranks 21st in MLB.
Rays Starter Recent Performance: Zach Eflin
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Pirates | June 22 | 7.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| at Braves | June 16 | 5.2 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| vs. Cubs | June 11 | 5.2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| at Marlins | June 5 | 4.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| at Blue Jays | May 18 | 6.0 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
Nationals Starter Recent Performance: Mitchell Parker
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Rockies | June 22 | 6.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| vs. Marlins | June 16 | 6.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| at Tigers | June 11 | 4.2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| vs. Braves | June 6 | 7.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| at Guardians | June 1 | 5.2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
Rays Key Players to Watch
Zach Eflin makes the start for the Rays, his 15th of the season. He is 3-5 with a 4.20 ERA and 63 strikeouts in 81 1/3 innings pitched.
His last time out came on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, when the righty threw seven innings, surrendering four earned runs while giving up five hits.
The 30-year-old has a 4.20 ERA and 7 strikeouts per nine innings across 14 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .264 to his opponents.
Paredes leads Tampa Bay in home runs with 12 and runs batted in with 41.
Yandy Diaz’s batting average of .275 leads all Tampa Bay hitters this season.
Randy Arozarena is slashing .189/.303/.344 this season for the Rays.
Nationals Key Players to Watch
Mitchell Parker (5-3) will take the mound for the Nationals, his 14th start of the season.
The left-hander gave up four earned runs in six innings pitched on Sunday in his last outing, a matchup with the Colorado Rockies.
The 24-year-old has pitched to a 3.30 ERA this season with 7.1 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.1 walks per nine across 13 games.
Abrams has racked up a team-high batting average of .280, and leads the Nationals in home runs (12).
Jesse Winker is hitting .265 with 11 doubles, nine home runs and 41 walks.
Lane Thomas is batting .243 with eight doubles, three triples, eight home runs and 18 walks.
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