Matchup at a glance
PitcherStat calculationCategoryComparisonWhy
Starting pitcherNationalsWashington has the stronger starting-pitcher profile: Griffin leads in P-Score, WHIP and FIP.
Offense vs handNationalsWashington owns a .785 OPS vs LHP, 2th in MLB; San ranks 26th vs LHP.
Recent formNationalsWashington has been the better recent team, at 4–6 over the last 10.
Plate disciplineNationalsWashington has drawn 243 walks this season, 84 more than San.
WeatherLow impact61°F, wind 4 mph, no precipitation expected at first pitch.
Pregame context·Starting pitchers
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
How the starters differ
·Griffin allows fewer baserunners, with a 1.14 WHIP compared with 1.34.
·Griffin owns the lower FIP, 4.11 to 4.68.
·Griffin is on 72 days of rest; Ray is on 75.
Advanced starter metricsERA−, FIP, WAR, career vs opponent
| Metric | Griffin | Ray | Note |
|---|
| ERA− | 77 | 84 | Park- and league-adjusted; 100 is average. |
| FIP | 4.11 | 4.68 | |
| WAR | 2.2 | 0.8 | Season value. |
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Griffin arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Cutter | 33% | 88.5 |
| Four-seam | 16% | 91.5 |
| Sweeper | 14% | 80.1 |
| Changeup | 11% | 82.4 |
| Sinker | 10% | 91.4 |
| Curveball | 9% | 77.8 |
| Splitter | 6% | 81.3 |
Ray arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Four-seam | 33% | 93.1 |
| Slider | 23% | 86.0 |
| Changeup | 19% | 86.2 |
| Sinker | 13% | 92.5 |
| Knuckle Curve | 12% | 79.6 |
Team OPS vs opposing starter's hand
0.785OPS
.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
Pitching
WSH·
SF1stMLB rank30th
Results
WSH·
SF+2348th
Run differential
+9525th
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Nationals?+
Foster Griffin (3.46 ERA, 7–2) is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Giants?+
Robbie Ray (4.42 ERA, 4–6) is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
3:45 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 −106 · SF −102 · Total 8.5. Lines are informational only.
What is the current total?+
The total is 8.5. 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?+
Foster Griffin is at 66; Robbie Ray is at 53. P-Score is PitcherStat's 0–100 season index for qualified starters.