On Tuesday evening, the Oakland Athletics (49-65) will face off against the Washington Nationals (44-67) in a matchup scheduled to begin at 6:45 p.m. ET. Both teams are currently struggling, with the Athletics losing their last two games and the Nationals on a five-game losing streak.
The starting pitcher for the Nationals will be MacKenzie Gore, who holds a record of 4-11 with a 3.80 ERA. Gore, making his 23rd start of the season, boasts 148 strikeouts over 123.2 innings pitched. In his most recent outing against the Houston Astros, he allowed six earned runs over 5.1 innings. Despite the recent setback, Gore has shown impressive potential, achieving 12 quality starts this season and averaging 5.6 innings per game. He also has the ability to keep opposing hitters at bay, allowing only a .248 batting average against him.
The Athletics will counter with Luis Severino, who comes in with a record of 5-11 and a 4.83 ERA, having pitched in 23 games this season. Severino’s latest performance saw him surrender just one earned run in five innings against the Seattle Mariners. Throughout the season, he has recorded eight quality starts and is looking to extend his success by pitching five or more innings for the fourth consecutive outing.
In terms of hitting, the Athletics are performing well offensively, ranking sixth in slugging percentage (.427) and seventh in home runs (153) in Major League Baseball. Their collective batting average stands at .251 with a total of 976 hits. On the other hand, the Nationals have struggled, ranking 19th in runs scored with a total of 477.
As the teams take the field, fans can tune in via MASN2 and NBCS-CA, or stream the game on Fubo, which offers access to live sports including MLB.
This matchup offers both teams a chance to break their losing streaks, with starting pitchers seeking to find their rhythm. With the Athletics’ powerful offense going up against Gore’s consistent pitching, it promises to be an intriguing game for baseball fans.