The San Diego Padres aim for their fourth consecutive road victory against the Washington Nationals in a matchup scheduled for Friday evening. Both teams currently hold comparable records, positioned third in their respective divisions, with the Padres at 31-24 and the Nationals at 29-28.
Match Details
- Location: Washington
- Date and Time: Friday, 6:45 p.m. EDT
Pitching Probables
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | Strikeouts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padres | Lucas Giolito | 2-0 | 2.70 | 1.30 | 5 |
| Nationals | Paxton Schultz | 0-2 | 5.30 | 1.45 | 21 |
Team Performance
The Nationals have struggled at home with a 10-16 record this season, despite an overall win-loss record of 29-28. They boast the fourth-best team slugging percentage in Major League Baseball at .420.
On the other hand, the Padres hold a solid 15-8 record on the road. However, they have faced challenges in games where at least one home run was allowed, carrying an 11-18 record under those circumstances.
Recent Form
Last 10 Games
- Nationals: 6-4, .251 batting average, 3.28 ERA, outscored opponents by nine runs
- Padres: 4-6, .194 batting average, 2.90 ERA, outscored by three runs
Key Players
Padres
- Manny Machado: 5 doubles, 9 home runs
Nationals
- C.J. Abrams: 12 doubles, 2 triples, 12 home runs, 47 RBIs, .294 batting average
- James Wood: 17 for 39 with 3 doubles and 3 home runs in the last 10 games
Injury Reports
Nationals
- Cole Henry: 15-Day IL (shoulder)
- Max Kranick: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Jake Irvin: 15-Day IL (shoulder)
- Trevor Williams: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Ken Waldichuk: 60-Day IL (forearm)
- Josiah Gray: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- DJ Herz: 60-Day IL (elbow)
Padres
- Jake Cronenworth: 7-Day IL (concussion)
- Matt Waldron: 15-Day IL (arm)
- German Marquez: 15-Day IL (forearm)
- Joe Musgrove: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Luis Campusano: 10-Day IL (toe)
- Jhony Brito: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Bryan Hoeing: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Nick Pivetta: 15-Day IL (elbow)
The matchup marks the first meeting between the two teams this season. As both seek to improve their standings, fans can anticipate an exciting game at Nationals Park.
