DJ Herz LHP
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
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Last 5 starts
ERA
2.19
FinalFinal lineupsNL East / AL Central
Washington Nationals 2, Detroit Tigers 9
Final Score and Game Recap
Final score, pitching lines and standings context.
6:40 PM ET · Comerica ParkGame-day snapshot Sep 23, 2:01 AM ETFinal lineups lockedCurrent 2026 season stats — updated Oct 12, 5:00 AM ET
Pitching recap
| Pitcher | Team | Role | IP | H | ER | BB | K | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Herz | WSH | StarterLoss | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 63 |
| River Ryan | DET | Starter | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 43 |
| Keider Montero | DET | ReliefWin | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 58 |
Scoring by inning
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Nationals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
 Detroit Tigers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 12 | 0 |
Top hitters
Ben Malgeri2-for-4 · 1 HR · 3 RBI
Yohandy Morales1-for-1 · 1 HR · 2 RBI
Spencer Torkelson1-for-4 · 1 HR · 2 RBI
Javier Báez1-for-2 · 1 HR · 2 RBI · 1 BB
Hao-Yu Lee3-for-5 · 1 RBI · 1 R
Matchup at a glance
PitcherStat calculationPregame contextStarting pitchers
River Ryan RHP
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
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1.33
Nationals’ Offense Runs Into Detroit’s Bullpen Strength
Washington and Detroit arrive with identical 73–83 records, but the resemblance mostly ends there. The Nationals have leaned on one of MLB’s best offenses, scoring 5.12 runs per game with a .747 OPS and .425 slugging percentage — all top-three marks. Their 203 home runs rank fifth.
Detroit’s stronger case begins once the starters are out. Tigers relievers have posted a 3.83 ERA and 1.28 WHIP, compared with 5.04 and 1.46 for Washington. The Nationals’ bullpen has also allowed more walks and home runs per nine.
DJ Herz and River Ryan are listed as the probable starters, but the supplied data does not include season pitching lines for either one, so there is no useful starter comparison to force here. Both teams are 6–4 over their last 10 and 10–10 over their last 20. If Washington can create damage early, Detroit’s bullpen may become the part of the game that matters most in the first meeting of the season between these clubs.
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Team OPS vs opposing starter's hand
Lineup strength vs today's starter
Weighted by batting-order spot. Season rates are regressed toward league average before they enter the model.
WSH.738
−5 ptsOPS edge
DET
.743
Even matchup
Lineups
Final lineupsOrder from the stored snapshot; treat as unofficial until the card is filed.Full lineup page
Team comparison
WSH·DETAVG.246 11th.241 20th
OPS.744 4th.720 14th
Home runs210 6th181 18th
Runs821 3rd723 14th
OBP.321 8th.320 10th
SLG.423 3rd.400 17th
WSH·DET1stMLB rank30th
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WSH·DET1stMLB rank30th
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WSH·DET+3884th
Run differential
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77–85 Record76–86
6–4 Last 106–4
Last 10 games
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2026 head-to-head
Season Series
2—1
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Nationals?+
DJ Herz is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Tigers?+
River Ryan is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
6:40 PM ET at Comerica Park.
Where is the game being played?+
Comerica Park, home of the Detroit Tigers.
Are the lineups confirmed?+
Not as official league cards. The orders shown are the current projected or last-posted lineups.
How have the Nationals and Tigers performed head-to-head?+
Season series: Tigers 1–2 this season.