- Matchup: Washington Nationals vs Colorado Rockies
- Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
- Venue: Coors Field, Denver, CO
- Broadcast: Rockies.TV
- Betting Odds: Washington (-144) Colorado (+120)
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The Washington Nationals (51-50) travel to Coors Field this Wednesday, aiming to secure a win against the struggling Colorado Rockies (40-62). The moneyline odds place the Nationals at -144, while the Rockies come in at +120. The over/under for this game is set at 8. Scheduled starting pitchers include Cade Cavalli and Gabriel Hughes.
This season, the Nationals have recorded 175 doubles and launched 147 home runs. With a slugging percentage of .440, they’ve struck out 840 times while drawing 349 walks. Averaging 5.5 runs each game, the Nationals lead the league in scoring. They have accumulated 526 RBIs and 874 hits, boasting an overall batting average of .252. This season, they have scored 552 runs and maintained an on-base percentage of .327.
The Nationals’ pitching staff has an ERA of 4.80 (ranked 27th in the league), accumulating 798 strikeouts. The team has surrendered 142 home runs and 533 runs overall (28th in MLB). With 355 walks issued and a team FIP of 4.73, the Nationals have permitted 914 hits this season, averaging 9.1 hits per 9 innings and allowing 483 earned runs. Their K/BB ratio stands at 2.25, coupled with a WHIP of 1.40.
Over the season, the Nationals have utilized 321 relievers. Currently, their bullpen has inherited 150 runners, with 43.3% scoring. The relief pitchers have achieved 55 holds, ranking 14th in MLB. These relievers have appeared in 98 situations with inherited runners and 108 high-pressure scenarios. The National bullpen has recorded 29 saves this season, but they have also blown 27 opportunities out of 56, yielding a save percentage of 51.8% across 116 save situations.
The National defense has recorded 2,717 putouts, 928 assists, and 78 errors this season. Their fielding percentage is .979, placing them 30th in the majors, while they have executed 85 double plays. The team has converted 68.6% of balls put in play into outs over 8,151 innings, ranking 27th overall.
Cade Cavalli, with a career record of 9-6, holds an FIP of 4.17 and has faced 696 batters in the majors. He’s allowed 168 hits (9.6 hits per 9 innings) and issued 49 walks, running an ERA of 4.24 (74 earned runs allowed) with a WHIP of 1.380. Throughout his MLB career, Cavalli has pitched 157 innings, recording 165 strikeouts.
The Colorado Rockies boast an on-base percentage of .325 and a team batting average of .255 this season. They’ve struck out 880 times (8th in the league) and collected 881 hits. Colorado has hit 116 home runs and recorded 466 RBIs, with a team slugging percentage of .420, averaging 4.77 runs per game (9th in the league). Additionally, they have 184 doubles, drawn 322 walks, and scored 487 runs.
The Rockies’ staff has a WHIP of 1.517 and a team FIP of 4.87. They rank last in total hits allowed with 1,024. The Rockies’ pitchers have given up 581 runs, carrying an ERA of 5.47 (545 earned runs allowed). With a K/BB ratio of 7.20 (717 strikeouts to 335 walks), they have given up 145 home runs, averaging 5.84 runs per 9 innings (30th in MLB).
Currently, with a save percentage of 60.5%, Colorado has sent 304 relievers to the mound this season. Their bullpen pitchers have made 91 appearances in high-leverage situations and 100 times with runners on base. The Rockies have achieved 36 holds and blown 15 saves out of 75 save opportunities. This year, they’ve faced 38 save situations, converting 23. Their relief pitchers have inherited 162 runners, with 29.0% scoring.
Defensively, the Rockies have turned 83 double plays, maintaining a fielding percentage of .983 (23rd in MLB). They have recorded 857 assists, 62 errors, and a total of 2,689 putouts this season. In 8,067 innings played, the Rockies possess a defensive efficiency rate of 66.8% (30th in MLB).
Gabriel Hughes, with a career record of 0-1, owns a 3.19 ERA, allowing 7.0 hits per 9 innings. His K/BB ratio is 2.80, facing 56 opposing hitters in his fledgling career. With 5 earned runs allowed and a WHIP of 1.135, Hughes has a FIP of 3.10. In the majors, he’s permitted 11 hits and has recorded 14 strikeouts in 14 innings.
Which team will come out on top in tonight’s MLB showdown against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Back Colorado (+120) and the under on 8 runs
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