- Matchup: Colorado Rockies vs. Washington Nationals
- Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
- Venue: Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.
- Broadcast: Nationals.TV
- Bets/Odds: Colorado (+150) Washington (-182)
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The Colorado Rockies (50-81) are set to compete at Nationals Park against the Washington Nationals (62-71) this Wednesday. The current moneyline reflects the Rockies at +150, while the Nationals are favored at -182. The game’s over/under is set at 8.5 runs, and the starting pitchers will be Tanner Gordon and Will Dion.
This season, the Colorado Rockies hold a slugging percentage of .416 with 1,135 strikeouts and 412 walks. They have achieved 596 RBIs alongside 1,120 hits, boasting a batting average of .252. The Rockies have recorded 239 doubles and hit 146 home runs, scoring a total of 620 runs with a .322 on-base percentage. Averaging 4.7 runs per game, they rank 7th in Major League Baseball.
The Rockies’ pitching staff has an early earned run average (ERA) of 5.59, ranking them 30th in the league, while striking out 886 batters. They have allowed 181 home runs and surrendered a whopping 766 runs overall (also 30th in the league). This season, they have issued 431 walks and maintain a FIP of 4.85. Colorado pitchers have yielded 1,328 hits, averaging 10.4 hits per 9 innings, alongside 715 earned runs. Their strikeout-to-walk ratio stands at 2.06, contributing to a team WHIP of 1.53.
Relief pitchers for the Rockies have entered games with runners on base 130 times and appeared in high-pressure situations 121 times. The bullpen has tallied 50 holds (ranking 29th in MLB) and achieved a 59.2% success rate in save opportunities, converting 29 out of 49 chances while allowing 20 blown saves. Out of 202 inherited runners, 32.2% have scored. A total of 397 relief pitchers have been utilized this season.
Defensively, the Rockies logged 3,455 putouts, contributing 1,115 assists and committing 86 errors. With a fielding percentage of .982, they are currently ranked 29th in the league and have executed 108 double plays. They have managed to convert 66.7% of balls in play into outs, placing them last in professional baseball.
Tanner Gordon has pitched for 185 innings in his career, amassing 152 strikeouts, with an earned run average of 6.55 (allowing 135 ER). His WHIP is recorded at 1.543, having surrendered 248 hits (12.0 hits per nine innings) and 38 walks. Gordon holds a career record of 6-18 and a FIP of 6.46 against 835 batters faced.
The Washington Nationals, meanwhile, have posted a team on-base percentage (OBP) of .325 and a batting average of .249 this season. With 1,107 strikeouts (14th in the league) and 1,131 hits, they have homered 184 times with 662 RBIs. The team showcases a slugging percentage of .431, averaging 5.23 runs per game, ranking 2nd overall. They have also hit 226 doubles, drawn 463 walks, and scored 695 runs.
On the pitching side, the Nationals’ staff boasts a WHIP of 1.386 and a FIP of 4.72. Their strikeout-to-walk ratio is notable at 7.80 (1,023 strikeouts vs. 470 walks). The team pales in comparison to others with 1,165 hits allowed (28th), alongside conceding 182 home runs, yielding 5.15 runs per 9 innings. Overall, they’ve allowed 675 runs with a team ERA of 4.67 (612 earned runs).
The Nationals’ relief corps has 65 holds and 33 blown saves across 136 save scenarios. In 66 save opportunities, they have successfully converted 33. Their inherited runner score rate is 43.0% based on 207 instances. They’ve faced high-pressure situations 140 times, ranking 28th with a save success rate of 50.0%, utilizing 417 bullpen arms this year.
This season, the Nationals have turned 113 double plays with a .981 fielding percentage (30th in MLB). With 1,205 assists and 90 errors, they have accumulated 3,540 putouts. Across 10,620 innings, their defensive efficiency stands at 69.4% (ranking 22nd in pro baseball).
In his career, Will Dion has allowed 26 hits and struck out 38 batters in 31 innings. With a 1-0 record, he has an impressive ERA of 2.88 and allows 7.5 hits per 9 innings. He has given up a total of 10 earned runs, maintaining a WHIP of 1.058 and a FIP of 2.8. His strikeout-to-walk ratio currently reads 5.43 against 126 batters faced.
Which team will prevail in tonight’s MLB contest against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Choose Washington (-182)
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