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Nationals square off against the Twins in series rubber match
TL;DR
The Washington Nationals face the Minnesota Twins in a rubber match on Thursday at 1:05 p.m. EDT. Both teams are looking to improve their standings, with the Twins at 16-21 and the Nationals at 17-20.
Key points
- Nationals face Twins in series rubber match
- Game scheduled for Thursday at 1:05 p.m. EDT
- Twins record: 16-21, Nationals record: 17-20
- Starting pitcher for Twins: Simeon Woods Richardson
- Starting pitcher for Nationals: Jake Irvin
Washington NationalsMinnesota TwinsSimeon Woods RichardsonJake Irvin
Minnesota Twins (16-21, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Washington Nationals (17-20, third in the NL East)
Washington; Thursday, 1:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: Simeon Woods Richardson (0-5, 6.49 ERA, 1.76 WHIP, 17 strikeouts); Nationals: Jake Irvin (1-4, 4.93 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 39 strikeouts)
LINE: Nationals -110, Twins -109; over/under is 9 runs
BOTTOM LINE: Both the Washington Nationals and the Minnesota Twins are looking for a series win with a victory on Thursday.
Washington is 17-20 overall and 5-13 at home. The Nationals have the ninth-ranked team batting average in the NL at .241.
Minnesota is 16-21 overall and 6-11 in road games. The Twins have a 6-15 record in games when they have allowed a home run.
Thursday's game is the third time these teams meet this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Daylen Lile has nine doubles and three home runs for the Nationals. Brady House is 8 for 36 with a double and three home runs over the last 10 games.
Brooks Lee has four doubles, five home runs and 21 RBIs for the Twins. Byron Buxton is 13 for 42 with a double and six home runs over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Nationals: 6-4, .217 batting average, 2.77 ERA, outscored opponents by seven runs
Q&A
What time is the Nationals vs. Twins game on Thursday?
The game is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. EDT on Thursday.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Nationals and Twins?
Simeon Woods Richardson will pitch for the Twins, while Jake Irvin will start for the Nationals.
What are the current records of the Nationals and Twins?
The Nationals have a record of 17-20, and the Twins are at 16-21.