Matchup at a glance
PitcherStat calculationCategoryComparisonWhy
Starting pitcherGiantsWebb leads Lovelady in P-Score (63 vs 32), WHIP and FIP.
Offense vs handNationalsWashington has produced the stronger offense against right-handed pitching.
Recent formNationalsWashington has won 4 of its last 10 and owns the stronger recent run differential.
Plate disciplineNationalsWashington has drawn 237 walks this season, 90 more than San.
Pregame context·Starting pitchers
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
How the starters differ
·Webb owns the lower FIP, 3.44 to 5.40.
·Webb allows fewer baserunners, with a 1.16 WHIP compared with 1.81.
·Webb allows the lower home-run rate: 0.66 vs 1.19 per nine.
·Webb has produced a quality start in 67% of outings versus 0%.
Advanced starter metricsERA−, FIP, WAR, career vs opponent
| Metric | Lovelady | Webb | Note |
|---|
| ERA− | 91 | 103 | Park- and league-adjusted; 100 is average. |
| FIP | 5.40 | 3.44 | |
| WAR | -0.4 | 2.8 | Season value. |
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Lovelady arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Sweeper | 43% | 81.8 |
| Sinker | 30% | 91.2 |
| Four-seam | 22% | 91.4 |
| Slider | 6% | 86.7 |
Webb arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Sinker | 29% | 92.0 |
| Changeup | 24% | 85.8 |
| Sweeper | 20% | 84.1 |
| Four-seam | 14% | 92.3 |
| Cutter | 13% | 89.8 |
Team OPS vs opposing starter's hand
0.742OPS
.600.700.800.9001.000
0.676OPS
.600.700.800.9001.000
Lineups
Final lineupsOrder from the stored snapshot; treat as unofficial until the card is filed.Full lineup page → Team comparison
Offense
WSH·
SFAVG.249 7th.248 10th
OPS.754 3rd.715 18th
Home runs194 2nd164 16th
Runs748 2nd603 23rd
OBP.325 7th.308 28th
SLG.429 2nd.407 8th
PitchingWSH·SF1stMLB rank30th
ResultsWSH·SF+2348th
Run differential
+9525th
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Nationals?+
Richard Lovelady (3.00 ERA, 2–3) is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Giants?+
Logan Webb (3.88 ERA, 3–4) is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
9:45 PM ET at Oracle Park.
Where is the game being played?+
Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants.
Are the lineups confirmed?+
Not as official league cards. The orders shown are the current projected or last-posted lineups.
What is the current moneyline?+
WSH +133 · SF −145 · Total 8. Lines are informational only.
What is the current total?+
The total is 8. Lines are informational.
How have the Nationals and Giants performed head-to-head?+
Season series: Giants 3–3 this season.
How do the starters compare on P-Score?+
Richard Lovelady is at 32; Logan Webb is at 63. P-Score is PitcherStat's 0–100 season index for qualified starters.
