Starting pitchers
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
How the starters differ
·Irvin works deeper into games, 4.7 IP per start versus 3.9.
·Scott holds a 18-point P-Score advantage, 58 to 40.
·Scott enters with a 3.88 road ERA; Irvin owns a 6.58 ERA at home.
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Scott arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Four-seam | 48% | 95.5 |
| Sweeper | 23% | 81.4 |
| Cutter | 19% | 89.6 |
| Curveball | 5% | 81.9 |
| Splitter | 4% | 84.7 |
| Sinker | 2% | 92.2 |
| Slider | 0% | 82.4 |
Irvin arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Four-seam | 31% | 93.2 |
| Curveball | 23% | 77.7 |
| Sinker | 19% | 92.1 |
| Cutter | 11% | 89.4 |
| Sweeper | 9% | 82.1 |
| Changeup | 8% | 85.9 |
Team OPS vs opposing starter's hand
0.713OPS
.600.700.800.9001.000
0.731OPS
.600.700.800.9001.000
Lineups
Final lineupsOrder from the stored snapshot; treat as unofficial until the card is filed.Full lineup page Lineups not announced
Neither club has posted a batting order. Handedness composition, H-Score leaders and batter-vs-pitcher samples appear here as soon as the first order is filed — typically two to three hours before first pitch.
Team comparison
Results
NYM·
WSH+35418th
Run differential
+4574th
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Mets?+
Christian Scott is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Nationals?+
Jake Irvin is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
6:45 PM ET at Nationals Park.
Where is the game being played?+
Nationals Park, home of the Washington Nationals.
Are the lineups confirmed?+
Not yet. Orders appear here when they are posted.
How do the starters compare on P-Score?+
Christian Scott is at 58; Jake Irvin is at 40. P-Score is PitcherStat's 0–100 season index for qualified starters.