A series opener between the Colorado Rockies (46-79) and Washington Nationals (56-69) is on deck Tuesday at 6:45 PM ET, at Nationals Park.
The Nationals’ upcoming three-game set with the Rockies will end on Thursday. Read on for details and insights on the series as it plays out.
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How to Watch Nationals vs. Rockies Series on TV or Streaming
- Tuesday at 6:45 PM ET (DJ Herz vs. Austin Gomber): COLR | Watch on Fubo
- Wednesday at 6:45 PM ET (Mitchell Parker vs. Tanner Gordon): MASN | Watch on Fubo
- Thursday at 1:05 PM ET (Patrick Corbin vs. Cal Quantrill): MASN | Watch on Fubo
Around the League
Nationals’ Leading Hitters
- C.J. Abrams has 25 doubles, six triples, 17 home runs, 36 walks and 59 RBI (113 total hits). He has swiped 25 bases.
- Luis Garcia has recorded 116 hits with 21 doubles, a triple, 14 home runs and 21 walks. He has driven in 59 runs with 19 stolen bases.
- Keibert Ruiz has 12 doubles, 12 home runs, 11 walks and 44 RBI (77 total hits). He has swiped one base.
- Jacob Young has put up 90 hits with 18 doubles, a triple, two home runs and 23 walks. He has driven in 27 runs with 28 stolen bases.
Rockies’ Leading Hitters
- Brenton Doyle has collected 117 hits with 20 doubles, four triples, 20 home runs and 38 walks. He has driven in 60 runs with 24 stolen bases.
- Ezequiel Tovar has 138 hits with 33 doubles, two triples, 19 home runs, 17 walks and 55 RBI. He’s also stolen four bases.
- Ryan McMahon has 107 hits with 24 doubles, 16 home runs, 58 walks and 54 RBI. He’s also stolen four bases.
- Charlie Blackmon has 19 doubles, three triples, eight home runs, 31 walks and 40 RBI (87 total hits). He’s also swiped five bases.
Nationals Pitching Rankings
- The pitching staff for the Nationals has a collective 8.1 K/9, which ranks 25th in MLB.
- Washington has a 4.38 team ERA that ranks 24th across all MLB pitching staffs.
- Pitchers for the Nationals combine for the fourth-worst WHIP in the majors (1.350).
- Nationals pitchers combine to allow the 11th-fewest home runs in baseball (133 total, 1.1 per game).
Rockies Pitching Rankings
- The Rockies average just 8.1 strikeouts per nine innings as a pitching staff, worst in the league.
- Colorado pitchers have a combined ERA of 5.56 ERA this year, which ranks 30th in MLB.
- Rockies pitchers have a 1.530 WHIP this season, worst in the majors.
- The Rockies have given up the third-most long balls so far this season with 164 home runs allowed.
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Nationals Injury Report
Joey Gallo: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Trevor Williams: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Derek Law: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Mason Thompson: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Cade Cavalli: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Josiah Gray: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Rockies Injury Report
Kris Bryant: 10 Day IL (Back), German Márquez: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Dakota Hudson: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Ryan Feltner: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Daniel Bard: 60 Day IL (Knee), Antonio Senzatela: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
