The Washington Nationals (53-66) host the Boston Red Sox (62-56) on Tuesday at 7:05 PM ET and look to add to a three-game winning streak. The Red Sox will give the nod to Nick Pivetta (8-6, 4.16 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 9 on the season, and the Nationals will turn to Josiah Gray (7-9, 3.69 ERA).
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Boston vs. Washington Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 7:05 PM ET
- Where: Nationals Park in Washington D.C.
- How to Watch on TV: MASN
- Probable Pitchers: Pivetta – BOS (8-6, 4.16 ERA) vs Gray – WSH (7-9, 3.69 ERA)
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Red Sox vs. Nationals Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Pivetta | Gray | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | GS | 23 |
| 8-6 | W-L | 7-9 |
| 4.16 | ERA | 3.69 |
| 97.1 | IP | 126.2 |
| 38 | BB | 59 |
| 120 | SO | 110 |
Red Sox Probable Starting Pitcher: Nick Pivetta
- In his last outing on Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals, the righty went five innings, allowing two earned runs while surrendering four hits.
- The 30-year-old has amassed an ERA of 4.16, with 11.1 strikeouts per nine innings, in 28 games this season. Opposing hitters have a .204 batting average against him.
- Pivetta enters this matchup with two quality starts under his belt this season.
- In 12 of his 28 total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.
- Pivetta and his team are 5-5-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- Out of Pivetta’s 10 starts with a total this season, five have hit the over.
Pivetta’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Royals | Aug. 9 | 5.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
| vs. Blue Jays | Aug. 5 | 4.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| at Mariners | Jul. 31 | 7.1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 0 |
| vs. Braves | Jul. 25 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| vs. Mets | Jul. 22 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher: Josiah Gray
- The right-hander gave up four earned runs and allowed six hits in 4 2/3 innings pitched against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday.
- The 25-year-old has an ERA of 3.69, a 1.86 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.429 in 23 games this season.
- In 23 starts this season, he’s earned eight quality starts.
- In 23 appearances this season, he has finished three without allowing an earned run.
- The 25-year-old ranks 29th in ERA (3.69), 55th in WHIP (1.429), and 46th in K/9 (7.8) among qualified pitchers in the majors this year.
- When Gray starts, the Nationals are 16-7-0 against the spread.
- Gray’s starts hit the over on the run total 11 times in 23 games with a set total this season.
Gray’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Phillies | Aug. 8 | 4.2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| vs. Brewers | Aug. 1 | 3.2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| at Mets | Jul. 27 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| vs. Giants | Jul. 22 | 7.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| at Cardinals | Jul. 16 | 5.0 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
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