Mitchell Parker will be on the mound for the Washington Nationals (56-69) when they host starter Tanner Gordon and the Colorado Rockies (46-79) on Wednesday. First pitch is at 6:45 p.m. ET.
The following article provides you with everything you need to know to watch the Washington vs Colorado game.
When is the Nationals vs Rockies game and when does it start?
Where can I watch the Nationals vs Rockies game?
The Nationals and Rockies will take to the field at Nationals Park for this matchup on August 21. If you want to see the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can watch this game live on MASN.
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Nationals Stats, Odds and Insights
The Nationals are 10-9 in games where they were listed as moneyline favorites (winning 52.6% of those games).
Washington has hit the fewest home runs in baseball this season (103).
The Nationals rank 24th in baseball with a slugging percentage of .376.
Washington has a team ERA of 4.38, ranking 24th among all MLB pitching teams.
The Nationals average the fourth-highest WHIP in the MLB (1.350).
Rockies Stats, Odds and Insights
This season, the Rockies have won 45 of the 124 games, or 36.3%, in which they were the underdog.
Colorado has hit 136 home runs this season, ranking 18th in the Major Leagues.
The Rockies rank 14th in the MLB with a slugging percentage of .400 this season.
Colorado has an ERA of 5.56 this season, ranking 30th in baseball.
The Rockies have a combined WHIP of 1.530 as a pitching team, which is the worst in baseball this season.
Current performance of the Nationals starter: Mitchell Parker
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | HE | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at the Phillies | 15.August | 3.0 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 2 |
| against angels | 9 August | 6.1 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| against Brewers | 4 August | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| at Diamondbacks | July 29 | 5.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| against Padres | July 24 | 3.0 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
Rockies Starter – Recent Performance: Tanner Gordon
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | HE | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Diamondbacks | 14 August | 0.2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| against Braves | 9 August | 5.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| at Padres | 3 August | 6.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| at Giants | July 27 | 6.0 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| at Mets | July 12 | 3.0 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
Key Nationals players to keep an eye on
Parker (6-7) gets the starting job for the Nationals in his 23rd start of the season. He has a 4.44 ERA in 115 2/3 innings pitched with 98 strikeouts.
The left-hander’s last appearance was on Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies, when he threw three innings, allowed nine earned runs and allowed ten hits.
The 24-year-old has amassed a 4.44 ERA and 7.6 strikeouts per nine innings in 22 games this season, while allowing a .256 batting average to opposing hitters.
CJ Abrams is Washington’s best player with 17 home runs and 59 runs batted in.
Luis Garcia leads Washington with 59 runs batted in while having a .291 batting average and 14 home runs.
Keibert Ruiz has a batting average of .226/.259/.368 for the Nationals this season.
Key Rockies players to keep an eye on
Gordon (0-4) will be on the mound for the Rockies, his seventh start this season.
The right-hander allowed three earned runs and three hits in two-thirds of an inning pitched against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday.
The 25-year-old has pitched in six games this season with a 7.00 ERA, a 4.6 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a 1.481 WHIP.
Brenton Doyle is in the top group for the Rockies with 20 home runs and 60 runs batted in.
Ezequiel Tovar has 33 doubles, two triples, 19 home runs and 17 walks with a batting average of .273.
Ryan McMahon has a batting average of .244 with 24 doubles, 16 home runs and 58 walks.
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