Bryan Reynolds and the Pittsburgh Pirates (66-74) will match up against C.J. Abrams and the Washington Nationals (62-78) at PNC Park on Saturday, Sept. 7. First pitch is scheduled for 1:35 p.m. ET.

At +100, the Nationals are the moneyline underdogs in this matchup versus the Pirates, who are listed at -120. This contest has an over/under of 8.5 runs (over -120; under +100).

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Nationals vs. Pirates Game Info

• Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024
• Time: 1:35 p.m. ET
• Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Venue: PNC Park
• TV Channel: SportsNet PT
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

• Moneyline Favorite: Pirates -120
• Moneyline Underdog: Nationals +100
• Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: -120, Under: +100)

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Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher

• The Nationals will send DJ Herz (2-7) to the mound for his 16th start this season.
• The left-hander’s last appearance was on Saturday, when he threw 4 2/3 innings against the Chicago Cubs, giving up four earned runs while allowing three hits.
• In 15 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in two of them.
• In 15 starts, Herz has pitched through or past the fifth inning eight times. He has a season average of 4.7 frames per outing.
• He has three appearances with no earned runs allowed in 15 chances this season.

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Nationals Hitting & Pitching Performance

• The Nationals have hit just 117 homers this season, which ranks 29th in the majors.
• Washington ranks 23rd in the majors with a .378 team slugging percentage.
• The Nationals’ .245 batting average ranks 14th in the league this season.
• Washington has scored 588 runs (4.2 per game) this season, which ranks 23rd in MLB.
• The Nationals have the 14th-ranked on-base percentage in MLB this season (.312).
• The Nationals are one of the most disciplined teams at the plate this season, ranking fifth with an average of 7.4 strikeouts per game.
• Washington pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.34 ERA this year, which ranks 23rd in MLB.
• Washington averages the 24th-most strikeouts per nine innings (8.3) in the majors this season.
• Nationals pitchers have a 1.346 WHIP this season, fifth-worst in the majors.

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