Matchup at a glance
PitcherStat calculationCategoryComparisonWhy
Starting pitcherGiantsSan has the stronger starting-pitcher profile: Ray leads in P-Score, WHIP and K/9.
Offense vs handNationalsWashington has produced the stronger offense against left-handed pitching.
Team strengthNationalsWashington leads 42–32 in T-Score, driven by stronger offense.
Starting pitchers
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
How the starters differ
·Ray averages 4.8 more innings per start.
·Ray enters with a 3.96 road ERA; Poulin owns a 3.57 ERA at home.
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Ray arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Four-seam | 31% | 93.1 |
| Slider | 23% | 86.1 |
| Changeup | 19% | 86.2 |
| Sinker | 15% | 92.6 |
| Knuckle Curve | 12% | 79.6 |
Poulin arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Sweeper | 35% | 79.0 |
| Four-seam | 30% | 90.1 |
| Sinker | 23% | 89.0 |
| Changeup | 12% | 80.4 |
Team OPS vs opposing starter's hand
0.658OPS
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0.773OPS
.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
SF·
WSH+29426th
Run differential
+4574th
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Giants?+
Robbie Ray is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Nationals?+
PJ Poulin is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
1:35 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?+
Robbie Ray is at 49; PJ Poulin is at 37. P-Score is PitcherStat's 0–100 season index for qualified starters.