NEWSLETTER
On Saturday, Isaac Paredes and the Tampa Bay Rays (41-41) face C.J. Abrams and the Washington Nationals (38-43), with first pitch scheduled for 4:10 PM ET at Tropicana Field.
The article below will give you everything you need to watch Tampa Bay play Washington.
When is Rays vs. Nationals and when does it start?
Where to watch Rays vs. Nationals
The Rays and Nationals will hit the field at Tropicana Field for this matchup on June 29, and if you’d like to see the event 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 vs. Nationals Game Preview
The Rays took down the Nationals 3-1 yesterday, with Zach Eflin getting the win (6.0 IP, 0 R, 4 H, 6 K) and Jose Siri leading the way offensively (going 2-for-3 with two home runs and two RBI). Mitchell Parker (5.0 IP, 2 R, 6 H, 5 K) took the loss for the Nationals.
Rays Stats, Odds & Insights
The Rays have been the moneyline favorite 45 total times this season. They’ve finished 24-21 in those games.
Tampa Bay has hit 72 home runs this season, the fourth-lowest total in baseball.
The Rays are 25th in baseball, slugging .367.
Tampa Bay’s 4.30 team ERA ranks 22nd among all MLB pitching staffs.
Pitchers for the Rays combine for the 13th-ranked WHIP in MLB (1.254).
Nationals Stats, Odds & Insights
The Nationals have been underdogs in 66 games this season and won 30 (45.5%) of those contests.
Washington has hit just 67 homers this season, which ranks 29th in the majors.
The Nationals are 27th in MLB with a slugging percentage of only .366 this season.
Washington has pitched to a 4.01 ERA this season, which ranks 15th in baseball.
The Nationals rank 20th in MLB with a combined 1.290 WHIP this season.
Rays Starter Recent Performance: Aaron Civale
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Pirates | June 23 | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| at Twins | June 18 | 3.2 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| vs. Cubs | June 12 | 5.2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| vs. Orioles | June 7 | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
| at Orioles | May 31 | 5.1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Nationals Starter Recent Performance: Jake Irvin
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Rockies | June 23 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| vs. Diamondbacks | June 18 | 5.0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| 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 |
Rays Key Players to Watch
Aaron Civale (2-5 with a 5.20 ERA and 82 strikeouts in 81 1/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Rays, his 17th of the season.
The right-hander’s most recent appearance came on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, when he tossed five innings, surrendering one earned run while allowing three hits.
The 29-year-old has a 5.20 ERA and 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings across 16 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .269 to his opponents.
Paredes leads Tampa Bay in home runs with 12 and runs batted in with 42.
Yandy Diaz’s batting average of .274 leads all Tampa Bay hitters this season.
Randy Arozarena has 52 hits this season and a slash line of .190/.302/.343.
Nationals Key Players to Watch
Jake Irvin (5-6) will take the mound for the Nationals, his 17th start of the season.
The right-hander’s last appearance was on Sunday, when he threw six innings against the Colorado Rockies, giving up one earned run while allowing three hits.
The 27-year-old has pitched to a 3.13 ERA this season with 7.9 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2 walks per nine across 16 games.
Abrams has accumulated a team-high batting average of .278, and leads the Nationals in home runs (12).
Jesse Winker is hitting .264 with 11 doubles, nine home runs and 41 walks.
Luis Garcia is batting .257 with 13 doubles, seven home runs and 11 walks.
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