- Matchup: Washington Nationals vs Milwaukee Brewers
- Event Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
- Venue: American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI
- Broadcast: Brewers.TV
- Betting Odds: Washington (+125) vs Milwaukee (-145)
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The Milwaukee Brewers (8-4) are set to host the Washington Nationals (4-8) at American Family Field this Saturday. The betting line has the Nationals at +125, while the Brewers are favored at -145. The total runs for this game are set at 9. The anticipated starting pitchers are Foster Griffin for Washington and Kyle Harrison for Milwaukee.
As a team, the Washington Nationals boast an impressive average of 5.9 runs per game, ranking them 3rd in Major League Baseball. They have scored a total of 71 runs while achieving a team On-Base Percentage (OBP) of .339. The Nationals have hit 18 doubles and launched 16 home runs this season. Their statistics also include 66 RBIs and 113 hits, with a batting average of .266. The team exhibits a slugging percentage of .431 and has struck out 99 times while walking 44 times.
Washington holds a K/BB ratio of 1.53 and the pitching staff has a combined WHIP of 1.65. This season, Nationals pitchers have conceded 24 home runs and a total of 78 runs (ranked 30th in the league). The pitching staff has allowed 117 hits (9.8 hits per 9 innings) and given up 72 earned runs. Their current earned run average stands at 6.06, positioning them last in the league, with 92 strikeouts recorded. The team has issued 60 walks, and their FIP is rated at 6.26.
The Nationals’ relief pitchers have a save percentage of 20.0%, having participated in 14 save situations, securing only 1 save while failing in 4 of their 5 save opportunities. Their bullpen has inherited 20 base runners this season, with 45.0% scoring. Washington pitchers have entered games with runners on base 12 times, including 7 high-leverage appearances. This season, the Nationals have used 42 relief pitchers, accumulating 6 holds (23rd in MLB).
With a total of 321 putouts this season, the Nationals also have 108 assists and 12 errors, maintaining a fielding percentage of .973, placing them 28th overall in MLB. They’ve converted 10 double plays and turned 68.0% of balls in play into outs over 963 innings, sitting 21st in baseball.
Foster Griffin has pitched 18 innings, recording 16 strikeouts across his career. With a career record of 2-0, he has a FIP of 4.43, having faced 81 batters in the majors. His earned run average is at 4.50 (9 earned runs), and he holds a WHIP of 1.389 while allowing 17 hits (8.5 hits per nine innings) alongside 8 walks.
The Milwaukee Brewers have posted a team OBP of .356 this season, along with a batting average of .253. They’ve struck out 108 times (13th in baseball) and collected 101 hits. The Brewers have hit 10 home runs and recorded 67 RBIs. They maintain a slugging percentage of .395 and score an average of 5.83 runs per game (ranked 4th). This season, they’ve logged 23 doubles, drawn 62 walks, and scored 70 runs.
As a pitching staff, the Brewers hold a WHIP of 1.343 and a combined FIP of 4.24. They rank 9th in MLB for total hits allowed with 87. The Milwaukee pitching unit has given up 46 runs, contributing to a team ERA of 3.77 (44 earned runs allowed). Their K/BB ratio stands at 10.60 (124 strikeouts against 54 walks). They’ve surrendered 14 home runs, allowing 3.94 runs per 9 innings (11th in baseball).
Milwaukee’s relief pitchers have an inherited scoring percentage of 50.0% for 16 inherited runners. They have entered high-pressure situations 8 times, with runners on base 8 occasions. The Brewers have faced 12 save opportunities, successfully securing 12 saves and achieving 100.0% with no blown saves, ranking 3rd in MLB.
Across 945 innings played, the Brewers demonstrate a defensive efficiency of 70.8% (10th in MLB). They have recorded 7 double plays and hold a .998 fielding percentage (1st in professional baseball). The Brewers have achieved 94 assists, made 1 error, and notched 315 putouts to date this season.
Throughout his professional career, Harrison has allowed 196 hits while racking up 205 strikeouts in 204 innings. He has surrendered 98 earned runs, holding a WHIP of 1.302 and a FIP of 4.3. His strikeout-to-walk ratio is 2.93, with 876 batters faced in his career. Harrison carries a win-loss record of 10-9, featuring a 4.32 ERA while allowing 8.6 hits per 9 innings.
Who will dominate in tonight’s MLB matchup, covering the spread or taking the moneyline?
Pick: Choose Washington (+125)
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