The Cincinnati Reds (48-39) visit the Washington Nationals (34-52) on Thursday at 1:05 PM ET and look to build on a four-game winning streak. The Nationals will look to MacKenzie Gore (4-7) versus the Reds and Brandon Williamson (1-2).
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Washington vs. Cincinnati Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 1:05 PM ET
- Where: Nationals Park in Washington D.C.
- How to Watch on TV: MASN2
- Probable Pitchers: Gore – WSH (4-7, 4.48 ERA) vs Williamson – CIN (1-2, 5.56 ERA)
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Nationals vs. Reds Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Gore | Williamson | |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | GS | 9 |
| 4-7 | W-L | 1-2 |
| 4.48 | ERA | 5.56 |
| 88.1 | IP | 43.2 |
| 39 | BB | 18 |
| 107 | SO | 34 |
Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher: MacKenzie Gore
- The left-hander last pitched on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies, when he went 2 2/3 innings, allowing seven earned runs while giving up six hits.
- The 24-year-old has put up an ERA of 4.48, with 10.9 strikeouts per nine innings, in 17 games this season. Opponents have a .264 batting average against him.
- Gore is trying to pick up his seventh quality start of the year in this matchup.
- He has held his opponents without an earned run in two of his 17 appearances this season.
- Among pitchers who qualify in MLB play this season, the 24-year-old ranks 48th in ERA (4.48), 58th in WHIP (1.472), and seventh in K/9 (10.9).
- Gore’s team is 9-8-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
- Games started by Gore have a 7-10-0 record at hitting the over this season.
Gore’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Phillies | Jul. 1 | 2.2 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 |
| at Padres | Jun. 25 | 5.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 2 |
| vs. Cardinals | Jun. 20 | 6.0 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 2 |
| at Astros | Jun. 15 | 5.2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| at Braves | Jun. 10 | 5.0 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
Reds Probable Starting Pitcher: Brandon Williamson
- The left-hander gave up two earned runs in five innings pitched on Saturday in his last outing, a matchup with the San Diego Padres.
- The 25-year-old has an ERA of 5.56 and 7.0 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .249 in nine games this season.
- He has one quality starts in nine chances this season.
- He has yet to finish an appearance without an earned run allowed this season.
- The Reds are 5-4-0 against the spread when Williamson starts.
- Williamson has had nine starts with a total this season, and the teams combined to hit the over in five of those matchups.
Williamson’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Padres | Jul. 1 | 5.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| at Orioles | Jun. 26 | 2.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| vs. Rockies | Jun. 19 | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| at Royals | Jun. 13 | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| vs. Dodgers | Jun. 7 | 5.2 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
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