Starting pitchers
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
How the starters differ
·Griffin holds a 21-point P-Score advantage, 61 to 40.
·Griffin carries a 3.76 road ERA, compared with Kelly's 5.82 mark at home.
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Kelly arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Changeup | 28% | 88.5 |
| Four-seam | 28% | 92.1 |
| Cutter | 13% | 91.0 |
| Curveball | 12% | 82.5 |
| Slider | 10% | 86.3 |
| Sinker | 10% | 92.4 |
Team OPS vs opposing starter's hand
0.731OPS
.600.700.800.9001.000
0.782OPS
.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
WSH·
AZ+3274th
Run differential
+26213th
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Nationals?+
Foster Griffin is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Diamondbacks?+
Merrill Kelly is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
8:00 PM ET.
Where is the game being played?+
Venue is not listed for this game.
Are the lineups confirmed?+
Not yet. Orders appear here when they are posted.
How do the starters compare on P-Score?+
Foster Griffin is at 61; Merrill Kelly is at 40. P-Score is PitcherStat's 0–100 season index for qualified starters.