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
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