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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