- Matchup: Washington Nationals vs. Cincinnati Reds
- Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
- Venue: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH
- Broadcast: Reds.TV
- Betting Odds: Washington (+106) Cincinnati (-128)
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The Cincinnati Reds (22-19) are set to face off against the Washington Nationals (19-22) on Wednesday at Great American Ball Park. Currently, the betting odds are in favor of Cincinnati at -128, while Washington sits at +106. The total runs expected for this matchup are set at 8, with Jake Irvin and Nick Lodolo taking the mound as starting pitchers.
This season, the Nationals have managed 76 doubles and launched 44 home runs, boasting a slugging percentage of .399. They have racked up 348 strikeouts while drawing 150 walks, leading to an average of 5.3 runs scored per game, placing them second in the league. With 203 RBIs and 339 total hits, the team’s batting average stands at .242, and they have scored 217 runs with an on-base percentage of .323.
The Nationals have a K/BB ratio of 1.95, with their pitching team recording a WHIP of 1.42. This season, pitchers have conceded 59 home runs and a total of 230 runs, ranking them 29th in the league. With 365 hits allowed (8.9 per 9 innings) and 197 earned runs, Washington’s collective ERA stands at 4.82, placing them 28th. The staff has registered 308 strikeouts and allowed 158 walks, producing a FIP of 5.03.
This season, the Nationals have used 136 relief pitchers, inheriting 58 base runners with 44.8% of them scoring. The bullpen has managed 22 holds (19th in MLB), entered games with runners on base 40 times, and faced 44 high-leverage situations. The Nationals have 10 saves but have blown 12 of 22 save opportunities, with a save percentage of 45.5% overall.
Thus far, the Nationals have recorded 1,104 putouts, 385 assists, and 39 errors. Their fielding percentage is at .974, ranking them 30th in the league, with 28 double plays transformed. They successfully convert 69.5% of balls in play into outs over 3,312 innings, putting them at 21st in MLB.
Jake Irvin has pitched 527 innings throughout his career, securing 420 strikeouts. He has an ERA of 4.97, allowing 291 earned runs, and holds a career WHIP of 1.342 after giving up 524 hits (8.9 hits per 9 innings) and issuing 184 walks. His win-loss record stands at 23-38, with a FIP of 4.89.
The Cincinnati Reds hold a .305 on-base percentage and a .219 batting average this season. They have struck out 378 times (6th in MLB), achieving 298 total hits. The Reds have also hit 53 home runs and recorded 153 RBIs. Their slugging percentage is .381, averaging 4.00 runs per game (26th in MLB), with 55 doubles, 160 walks, and 164 runs scored.
The Reds’ pitching staff has given up 197 runs this season, leading to a team ERA of 4.52 (184 earned runs allowed) and 47 home runs. They allow 4.84 runs per 9 innings (22nd in MLB) and have a WHIP of 1.470 with a FIP of 4.78. Their K/BB ratio is 7.70 (312 strikeouts against 190 walks), ranking them 24th in total hits allowed, standing at 348.
Ranked 21st in baseball with a save rate of 57.9%, the Reds have utilized 153 relief pitchers this season. The bullpen has appeared in high-pressure situations 53 times and with runners on base 45 times. With 48 save scenarios, they have tallied 28 holds and experienced 8 blown saves. In 19 save opportunities, Cincinnati pitchers have recorded 11 saves and hold a 24.2% scoring rate from inherited runners.
This season, the Reds have achieved 42 double plays and maintain a .990 fielding percentage (6th in MLB). They have accumulated 356 assists, committed 15 errors, and have recorded 1,099 putouts. Their defensive efficiency stands at 70.3% over 3,297 innings, positioning them 15th among MLB teams.
Nick Lodolo, with a career win-loss record of 24-23, boasts a 4.11 ERA and allows 8.3 hits per nine innings. His K/BB ratio is 3.88, having faced 1,763 hitters. He has given up 189 earned runs, recorded a WHIP of 1.212, and has a FIP of 4.0. To date, Lodolo has allowed 384 hits and accumulated 458 strikeouts in 414 innings pitched.
Who will prevail in tonight’s MLB contest against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Back Washington (+106)
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