- Matchup: Washington Nationals vs Chicago White Sox
- Date: Friday, April 24, 2026
- Venue: Rate Field, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: Chicago Sports Network
- Betting Odds: Washington (+102) Chicago (-122)
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The Washington Nationals (11-14) are set to face off against the Chicago White Sox (9-15) at Rate Field this coming Friday. The current odds position the Nationals at +102 versus the White Sox at -122, with an over/under set at 8.5 runs. Expected to pitch are Miles Mikolas and Erick Fedde.
Currently, the Washington Nationals are averaging 5.7 runs per game, placing them 2nd in MLB. They have posted a total of 142 runs with an impressive on-base percentage (OBP) of .334. The team has accumulated 44 doubles and hit 30 home runs, alongside 130 RBIs and 224 hits, boasting a batting average of .255. With a slugging percentage of .411, they have struck out 208 times while registering 91 walks.
Washington’s strikeout-to-walk ratio stands at 1.78, while the pitching lineup collectively holds a WHIP of 1.52. This season, Nationals pitchers have allowed 46 home runs and 155 runs (ranking 30th in the league). They’ve also conceded 240 hits (9.6 per 9 innings) and 142 earned runs, leading to an earned run average (ERA) of 5.65, the 29th in MLB. The pitching staff has tallied 185 strikeouts and issued 104 walks, with a collective FIP of 5.72.
This season, Nationals pitchers have entered games with runners on base 24 times, participating in 22 high-stakes scenarios. The bullpen has recorded 13 holds (18th in the league) and a save rate of 38.5%, with 5 saves out of 13 chances. The relief staff has inherited 38 base runners, allowing 44.7% to score. In total, the Nationals have utilized 87 pitchers this season.
On defense, the Nationals have achieved 678 putouts, 240 assists, and 23 errors, resulting in a fielding percentage of .976, placing them 30th in professional baseball. They’ve successfully converted 68.9% of putouts from 2,034 defensive chances, which ranks 21st overall.
Mikolas has pitched 1,271 innings with 910 strikeouts during his MLB career. With an ERA of 4.32 (610 earned runs allowed) and a WHIP of 1.229, he has given up 1,306 hits (9.2 hits per nine innings) and 256 walks. Holding a career record of 72-78, Mikolas has faced 5,316 hitters, with a FIP of 4.25.
The Chicago White Sox have posted an on-base percentage of .315 and a batting average of .222 this season. They’ve been struck out 224 times (8th in the league) and have recorded 176 hits, including 31 home runs and 91 RBIs. The team has a slugging percentage of .387, averaging 4.17 runs per game (19th in MLB). They have 28 doubles and have drawn 96 walks, amassing 100 runs overall.
This season, the White Sox maintain a WHIP of 1.508 and a FIP of 4.82. Their strikeout-to-walk ratio is 7.70 (180 strikeouts to 116 walks). The pitching staff ranks 20th in total hits allowed, giving up 201 hits and 26 home runs while conceding 5.52 runs per 9 innings (27th in the league). With an ERA of 5.14 (120 earned runs allowed), the White Sox have seen 129 total runs given up this season.
In 24 save situations, the White Sox have made 10 holds and encountered 8 blown saves. Their bullpen has entered 14 save opportunities, sealing 6 saves. Chicago’s relief pitchers have allowed 35.3% of inherited runners to score, participating in 26 high-leverage scenarios and 31 innings with runners on base. They rank 26th in save percentage at 42.9%, fielding 90 bullpen pitchers this season.
During 1,896 innings on the field, the White Sox showcase a defensive efficiency of 69.8% (19th in the league). They have turned 18 double plays and have a .984 fielding percentage (24th in MLB). This season, they’ve recorded 212 assists, 14 errors, and 632 putouts.
In his career, Fedde has allowed 818 hits and struck out 604 batters across 792 innings. With a career record of 34-58, he has an ERA of 4.92, allowing 9.3 hits per 9 innings. He has given up 433 earned runs, holding a WHIP of 1.432 and a FIP of 4.8, with a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 1.91 against 3,445 batters faced.
Who will be victorious in tonight’s MLB clash against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Back Chicago (-122)
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