- Matchup: Washington Nationals vs Sacramento Athletics
- Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026
- Venue: Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento, CA
- Broadcast: NBC Sports California
- Betting Odds: Washington (-128) Sacramento (+106)
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The Washington Nationals (48-49) are set to face off against the Sacramento Athletics (41-55) at Sutter Health Park this Sunday. The betting lines indicate Washington at -128 while Sacramento holds a +106. The total runs over/under is pegged at 8. Starting pitchers for this matchup are anticipated to be Foster Griffin and Jacob Lopez.
The Nationals have a slugging percentage of .435, having struck out 799 times and drawn 332 walks. With 490 RBIs and a total of 830 hits this season, their batting average stands at .250. They have connected for 165 doubles and launched 138 home runs. Scoring 516 runs in total, their on-base percentage rests at .324. As a team, the Nationals are scoring an impressive 5.3 runs per game, ranking 2nd in Major League Baseball.
With a K/BB ratio of 2.26, the pitching staff has a collective WHIP of 1.40. The Nationals’ pitchers have allowed 137 home runs and 509 runs this season, placing them 28th in the league. They have been hit for 875 base hits (9.0 per 9 innings) and 460 earned runs, earning a team ERA of 4.75 (26th in MLB). This pitching unit has fanned 769 batters while issuing 340 walks, with a FIP of 4.73.
This season, the Nationals have called on 311 relievers, with the bullpen inheriting 145 runners and allowing 43.4% to score. They have secured 54 holds (13th in the majors) and have entered high-pressure situations 107 times with 27 saves to their name, albeit with a 50.0% save rate, having blown 27 saves out of 54 chances.
Defensively, the Nationals have recorded 2,612 putouts, 887 assists, and 74 errors, giving them a fielding percentage of .979, which ranks them 30th in the league. They have successfully turned 78 double plays, converting 68.8% of balls in play into outs over 7,836 innings, placing them 26th in MLB.
Foster Griffin has pitched for 118 innings in his career, striking out 114 batters. With an 11-2 career record, his FIP is 3.00 after facing 483 hitters. Griffin’s ERA stands at 3.05, allowing 40 earned runs, with a WHIP of 1.050. He has given up 93 hits (7.1 per 9 innings) and issued 31 walks during this span.
The Sacramento Athletics have a team on-base percentage of .321 and a batting average of .243 this season, striking out 841 times (9th in MLB) and recording 795 hits. They have hit 117 home runs and driven in 404 runs. Their slugging percentage of .400 leads to an average of 4.40 runs per game, ranking 17th in Major League Baseball. The Athletics have also logged 145 doubles and 340 walks, scoring a total of 422 runs.
As for pitching, the Athletics have a WHIP of 1.471 with a FIP of 4.95 this season. They rank 29th in the league for total hits allowed, with 883. The pitching staff has permitted 528 runs, leading to a 5.20 ERA (493 earned runs). Their K/BB ratio stands at 8.60 (813 strikeouts to 372 walks) with 150 home runs given up, allowing 5.57 runs per 9 innings (29th in MLB).
In high-leverage situations, Sacramento’s bullpen has faced 96 instances, with 106 appearances where runners were on base. Their 100 save opportunities have resulted in 56 holds and 18 blown saves, ranking 23rd in MLB with a save percentage of 57.1%. This season, they have utilized 328 relief pitchers.
The Athletics have a defensive efficiency of 68.5% across 7,677 innings (28th in the league). Their fielding percentage is .988, ranking 6th in Major League Baseball, with 63 double plays, 721 assists, and 40 errors alongside 2,559 putouts this season.
Jacob Lopez has permitted 165 hits while striking out 172 batters over 170 innings in his professional career. His 12-10 record is accompanied by a 5.08 ERA, allowing 8.7 hits per 9 innings. With 96 earned runs given up, his WHIP is 1.439 and his FIP is 5.0. Lopez’s K/BB ratio is 2.15, having faced 761 batters in his professional journey.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s MLB contest against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Back Washington (-128)
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