Nationals vs Cardinals starting pitchers
- Kyle Gibson for St. Louis Cardinals
- Jake Irvin for Washington Nationals
Nationals vs Cardinals statistics
| Stat |
Nationals |
Cardinals |
| Hits |
815 (22nd) |
859 (15th) |
| Batting Average |
.237 (19th) |
.245 (14th) |
| Runs Batted In |
407 (Tied-21st) |
401 (23rd) |
| Runs |
433 (20th) |
426 (22nd) |
| Home Runs |
85 (30th) |
106 (Tied-19th) |
| Walks |
301 (19th) |
299 (21st) |
| Stolen Bases |
143 (2nd) |
60 (20th) |
| Strikeouts |
800 (25th) |
864 (17th) |
| Pitches |
14514 (27th) |
15241 (13th) |
St. Louis Cardinals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 7/26/24 |
vs Washington Nationals |
L |
10-8 F/10 |
| 7/24/24 |
@ Pittsburgh Pirates |
L |
5-0 |
| 7/23/24 |
@ Pittsburgh Pirates |
W |
2-1 |
| 7/22/24 |
@ Pittsburgh Pirates |
L |
2-1 |
| 7/21/24 |
@ Atlanta Braves |
W |
6-2 |
Washington Nationals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 7/26/24 |
@ St. Louis Cardinals |
W |
10-8 F/10 |
| 7/25/24 |
vs San Diego Padres |
L |
3-0 |
| 7/24/24 |
vs San Diego Padres |
L |
12-3 |
| 7/23/24 |
vs San Diego Padres |
L |
4-0 |
| 7/21/24 |
vs Cincinnati Reds |
W |
5-2 |
Nationals vs Cardinals predictions
Heading into the upcoming face-off at Busch Stadium, the Washington Nationals might rely heavily on CJ Abrams and Luis Garcia to make significant contributions. Abrams, with his knack for home runs and RBI, could be a key factor, especially given his mobility around the bases. His projected performance suggests a possibility to notch up more runs and hits in this game. Similarly, Garcia continues to impress with a solid batting average and could be instrumental in getting on base and setting up scoring opportunities. Meanwhile, Jake Irvin's role as pitcher will be pivotal; his current season statistics show he can handle pressure, potentially keeping the Cardinals' hitters in check.
On the flip side, the St. Louis Cardinals have their own aces like Nolan Arenado and Nolan Gorman ready to swing into action. Arenado, with his consistent hitting ability, could possibly rack up significant RBI and contribute crucial home runs. Gorman, leading in home runs for the Cardinals, is always a threat and his impact in the game could be substantial if he connects well. Additionally, Kyle Gibson's pitching could be a game changer. Despite a slightly higher ERA compared to Irvin, his experience and knack for strikeouts might just outdo his opponent.
With both teams gearing up with strong lineups, predicting the winner involves looking at not just player stats but also the dynamics of the game. The Cardinals, playing at home with a slight edge in the regular season series, might have the psychological advantage. However, considering the fighting spirit of the Nationals and their quick base running, this game could swing in any direction. My gut tells me with the Cardinals' solid batting and Gibson's pitching depth, they might just edge out a win in a closely contested game. But then again, in baseball, it's all about the day's performance!
St. Louis Cardinals injuries
- Riley O'Brien (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Tink Hence (RP): Day-To-Day
- Tekoah Roby (SP): Day-To-Day
- Tommy Edman (SS): 60-Day-IL
- Steven Matz (SP): 60-Day-IL
Washington Nationals injuries
- Jordan Weems (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Cade Cavalli (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Josiah Gray (SP): 60-Day-IL
Nationals vs Cardinals game info
| Venue |
Busch Stadium |
| Location |
St. Louis, Missouri |
| First pitch |
Sat 7:15 PM |
| TV |
Bally Sports MW |
| Temperature |
85° |
| Chance of Rain |
47% |
