- Matchup: Colorado Rockies vs Washington Nationals
- Event Date: Monday, August 24, 2026
- Venue: Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.
- Broadcast: Nationals.TV
- Betting Odds: Colorado (+126) Washington (-152)
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The Colorado Rockies (50-79) are heading to Nationals Park on Monday with aspirations of overcoming the Washington Nationals (61-70). Current betting lines have Colorado at +126 while Washington stands at -152. The over/under for this matchup is set at 8.5 runs, with Ryan Feltner and Cade Cavalli expected to take the mound as the starting pitchers.
This season, the Rockies boast a slugging percentage of .417 and have recorded 1,116 strikeouts while drawing 406 walks. They have achieved 591 RBIs and 1,106 total hits, resulting in a batting average of .253. The team has 235 doubles and 144 home runs, accumulating 615 runs with an on-base percentage of .322. On average, the Colorado Rockies are generating 4.8 runs per game, ranking 7th in the league.
The Rockies currently have a team ERA of 5.53 this season (ranked 30th), along with striking out 875 batters. Colorado’s pitchers have allowed 180 home runs and a total of 746 runs (29th overall). The bullpen has issued 420 walks, and their FIP stands at 4.85 this season. The Rockies have allowed 1,303 hits (10.3 per 9 innings) and 697 earned runs, resulting in a K/BB ratio of 2.08 and a collective WHIP of 1.52.
The Rockies’ bullpen holds a 59.2% save percentage and has entered 101 save situations, achieving 29 successful saves but failing in 20 of 49 opportunities. This season, they have inherited 199 runners with a conversion rate of 31.7%. Rockies relievers have appeared 128 times with inherited runners and have participated in 121 high-leverage situations. In total, Colorado has sent 389 pitchers to the mound this year, recording 50 holds (28th in MLB).
This season, the Colorado Rockies have completed 3,404 putouts, 1,091 assists, and 84 errors, holding a fielding percentage of .982 (29th in MLB) with 106 double plays. They have converted 66.9% of balls in play into outs out of 10,212 innings, placing them last in professional baseball.
Starting pitcher Feltner has a career record of 14-33 and a FIP of 5.28, facing 1,897 hitters throughout his MLB career. He has surrendered 456 hits (9.5 per nine innings) and issued 171 walks, recording a 5.36 ERA (257 earned runs). With 431 innings pitched, he has accumulated 355 strikeouts and a WHIP of 1.454.
The Washington Nationals feature 183 home runs and 650 RBIs for the season. They’ve hit 219 doubles, drawn 452 walks, and have scored 680 runs this year. The Nationals enjoy an on-base percentage of .324 and a batting average of .248, with a slugging percentage of .431. Averaging 5.19 runs per game, they lead MLB in scoring, despite having struck out 1,094 times (14th overall) and racked up 1,113 hits.
Teamwide, Washington has a WHIP of 1.385 and a FIP of 4.73 this season. Their strikeout-to-walk ratio is 7.80 (1,005 strikeouts against 461 walks). They rank near the bottom in total hits allowed, with 1,150, and have given up 180 home runs while yielding 5.15 runs per 9 innings (28th in MLB). The Nationals’ pitching staff has allowed 666 runs, with a 4.67 ERA (603 earned runs given up).
With 136 save opportunities this season, the Nationals’ bullpen has achieved 65 holds and suffered 33 blown saves. They’ve converted 33 of 66 save chances, with a 42.4% inherited score percentage from 205 inherited runners. With 139 appearances in high-pressure moments and 132 instances with runners on base, their relief corps ranks 28th in MLB with a 50.0% save conversion rate, using 412 relievers this year.
Defensively, the Washington Nationals have executed 111 double plays with a fielding rate of .981 (30th in MLB). They recorded 1,191 assists, 90 errors, and 3,489 putouts this season. Across 10,467 innings, their defensive efficiency has been noted at 69.4%, ranking 22nd in the league.
Starting pitcher Cavalli maintains a career 14-7 record, with a 3.73 ERA, allowing 9.0 hits per nine innings. He possesses a 3.53 strikeout-to-walk ratio and has faced 842 hitters throughout his career. With 81 earned runs permitted, Cavalli’s WHIP stands at 1.301 along with a FIP of 3.7. In his career, he has allowed 195 hits, amassing 208 strikeouts in 195 innings.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s MLB clash, whether against the spread or on the moneyline?
Prediction: Back Colorado (+126)
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