- Matchup: Arizona Diamondbacks vs Washington Nationals
- Scheduled Date: Friday, July 24, 2026
- Venue: Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.
- Broadcasting: Nationals.TV
- Betting Odds: Arizona (-160) Washington (+132)
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The Washington Nationals (52-51) are set to take on the Arizona Diamondbacks (53-49) at Nationals Park this Friday. For this matchup, the odds favor Arizona at -160, while Washington is placed at +132. The total for this game is established at 9 runs. The starting pitchers scheduled for this contest are Eduardo Rodriguez and Zack Littell.
This season, the Diamondbacks have recorded 174 doubles and hit 100 home runs as a team. Arizona boasts a slugging percentage of .393, with 748 strikeouts and 333 walks. Collectively, the Arizona Diamondbacks average 4.5 runs per game, ranking 15th in the league. They have achieved 434 RBIs alongside 815 hits this season, holding a batting average of .240 and scoring a total of 456 runs with an on-base percentage of .311.
Arizona’s pitching staff has an earned run average (ERA) of 4.21, placing them 15th in MLB, and has struck out 695 batters. The Diamondbacks’ pitchers have permitted 123 home runs and 459 total runs, ranking 16th in the league. They have a collective WHIP of 1.29 and a FIP of 4.46. So far, they have allowed 865 hits this season, averaging 8.6 hits per nine innings and giving up 422 earned runs. They maintain a K/BB ratio of 2.36.
Arizona’s bullpen features a save conversion rate of 70.3%, having been in 99 save situations. They have achieved 26 saves this year, failing to convert 11 of their 37 save opportunities. The relievers have inherited 132 base runners, with 25.8% of those ultimately scoring. This season, the Diamondbacks have deployed 341 relief pitchers, securing a total of 61 holds, which ranks 9th in the league.
The Diamondbacks’ defense has turned 71.3% of balls in play into outs over their 8,124 innings, ranking them 5th in MLB. They have recorded 2,708 putouts, along with 906 assists and 37 errors, maintaining a fielding percentage of .990, which leads MLB, and turning a total of 88 double plays.
Eduardo Rodriguez has a career total of 1,420 innings pitched with 1,379 strikeouts. Rodriguez holds a 102-69 career record, with a FIP of 4.00, having faced 6,057 batters throughout his MLB tenure. His career ERA is 4.06, with 641 earned runs allowed and a WHIP of 1.321, conceding 1,381 hits at an average of 8.8 hits per nine innings with 496 walks.
The Nationals boast a slugging percentage of .443, averaging 5.50 runs per game, ranking them 1st in the league. They have achieved 180 doubles, made 354 walks, and scored 567 runs. Washington has hit 150 home runs and accumulated 539 RBIs, striking out 858 times this season (16th in MLB) and collecting 898 hits, holding a team on-base percentage of .328 and a batting average of .253.
Washington’s staff has a team WHIP of 1.402 and a FIP of 4.72. They rank 28th in MLB in total hits allowed, having given up 932 hits. The pitching staff has surrendered 541 runs, with an ERA of 4.79 (491 earned runs). They feature a K/BB ratio of 7.90 with 814 strikeouts compared to 361 walks, allowing 144 home runs and 5.28 runs per nine innings (27th in the league).
In 116 save chances, the Nationals have recorded 55 holds with 27 blown saves. Their bullpen has entered the game in 56 save situations, achieving 29 saves. The relief pitchers have an inherited scoring percentage of 42.2% from 154 inherited runners, with 111 high-leverage appearances. They rank 27th in MLB with a save percentage of 51.8%, having utilized 327 relievers this season.
Across 8,304 innings played, the Nationals’ defensive efficiency is at 68.6%, placing them 27th in MLB. They have completed 85 double plays and maintain a fielding percentage of .979, ranking 30th in professional baseball. The Nationals have logged 946 assists, 80 errors, and 2,768 putouts this season.
In his professional career, Zack Littell has given up 697 hits while securing 557 strikeouts over 698 innings. He has allowed 317 earned runs, accumulating a WHIP of 1.235 and a FIP of 4.0. His K/BB ratio is 3.38, and he has faced 2,928 hitters throughout his professional journey. Littell holds a career record of 41-36, with an ERA of 4.09 and yielding 9.0 hits per nine innings.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s MLB showdown against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Bet on Arizona (-160)
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