Pittsburgh Pirates
· 2026-07-03
The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to face the Washington Nationals with a current standing of 10th in the National League and a record of 44-44, coming off a win against the Philadelphia Phillies 1-6 on July 2, 2026.
The Pirates are looking to extend their win streak and improve their position in the league.
They have a team earned run average of 4.22 and have surrendered 693 base knocks.
The Nationals have a team SLG% of .422 and tally 5.29 runs per game, making them a strong opponent.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Mitch Keller has a FIP of 4.48 and has faced 4,220 hitters in the majors.
The game is set to take place at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. with the Pirates favored at -160 and the Nationals at +132.
The total has been set at 8.5, and the pitchers taking the mound are Mitch Keller and Foster Griffin.
The Pirates have recorded 136 two-baggers as a team and have knocked 108 baseballs out of the stadium.
They have a total of 440 runs while holding a team on-base percentage of .336.
As a unit, the Pittsburgh Pirates are compiling 5.1 runs per contest, which has them sitting at 4th in the league.
The Pirates bullpen have recorded a save rate of 50.0% and have stepped onto the mound in 77 save situations.
They have 17 saves on the season and have blown 17 of their 34 chances to get a save.
The relief pitchers have inherited 115 runners on the season and 32.2% of those players crossing home plate.
The Pirates have dispatched 274 relievers to the hill on the campaign.
Keller has thrown 972 innings and has 910 strikeouts in his MLB career.
The Pirates have earned a total of 2,309 putouts on the campaign, in addition to 689 assists and 55 errors.
Their fielding percentage is currently at .982 which is 27th in the majors, and have earned 64 double plays.