A series opener between the Washington Nationals (3-3) and Pittsburgh Pirates (2-3) is scheduled for Thursday at 6:35 PM ET, at PNC Park. JT Brubaker (0-1) will start for the Pirates, and Joan Adon (0-1) for the Nationals.

The Pirates earned a 6-2 victory over the Cubs in their last game yesterday, with Dillon Peters throwing two innings without giving up a hit or an earned run while striking out two to earn the win for his squad.

The Nationals take the field after winning 3-1 over the Braves yesterday. Josiah Gray picked up the win on the mound after throwing five innings without giving up an earned run on one hit, while striking out five.

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What time is Pittsburgh vs. Washington?

  • Game Day: Thursday, April 14, 2022
  • Game Time: 18:35 ET, 17:35 CT, 16:35 MT, 15:35 PT
  • Stadium: PNC Park
  • TV: ATT Sportsnet Pittsburgh
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Who is favored to win Pittsburgh vs. Washington?

  • Pittsburgh odds: -130
  • Washington odds: +109

Who are the key players for Pittsburgh?

Starting pitcher (Brubaker)

  • The Pirates' Brubaker will make his second start of the season.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Thursday, April 7, when he threw 3 2/3 innings against the St. Louis Cardinals, giving up four earned runs.
  • He has an ERA of 12.00, a batting average against of .286 and 6 strikeouts per nine innings in one games this season.

Key hitters

  • Bryan Reynolds hit 24 home runs and 90 runs batted in a season ago.
  • Kevin Newman hit .226 with 22 doubles, three triples, five home runs and 27 walks.
  • Ke'Bryan Hayes had 20 doubles, two triples, six home runs and 31 walks while batting .257 last season.
  • Ben Gamel hit .247 with 18 doubles, three triples, eight home runs and 51 walks.

Who are the key players for Washington?

Starting pitcher (Adon)

  • Adon (0-1) starts for the Nationals, his second this season.
  • The right-hander last appeared on Saturday against the New York Mets, when he tossed 4 1/3 innings, allowing four earned runs while giving up four hits.
  • In one games this season, he has compiled an 8.31 ERA and averages 6.2 strikeouts per nine innings while opposing batters are hitting .235 against him.

Key hitters

  • Josh Bell has put up a team-high .423 on-base percentage.
  • Juan Soto's .423 on-base percentage paces his team.
  • Maikel Franco has racked up a slugging percentage of .609 and has nine hits, both team-high marks for the Nationals.
  • Nelson Cruz is hitting .150 with a home run and two walks.

Key stats for Pittsburgh vs. Washington

  • The Pirates hit the fewest home runs in baseball last season (124).
  • The Pirates averaged 0.7 homers per home game last season (58 total at home).
  • The Nationals averaged the 18th-most strikeouts per nine innings (8.7) in the league last season.
  • They had 677 strikeouts (8.9 per nine innings) in 81 away games last season.
  • The Nationals' 182 home runs ranked 21st in Major League Baseball.
  • They hit 87 homers, an average of 1.1 per game, in 81 road contests last season.
  • The 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by the Pirates pitching staff last season ranked 21st in the league.
  • Last year Pirates pitchers struck out 8.0 hitters per nine innings in home games.

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