When the Pittsburgh Pirates (66-74) and Washington Nationals (62-78) square of at PNC Park on Saturday, Sept. 7, Luis Ortiz will get the nod for the Pirates, while the Nationals will send DJ Herz to the hill. The game will begin at 1:35 p.m. ET.

At -120, the Pirates are the moneyline favorites in this game versus the Nationals (+100). Oddsmakers have set the total for this matchup at 8.5 runs.

Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus!

Nationals vs. Pirates Game Info

• Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024
• Time: 1:35 p.m. ET
• Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Venue: PNC Park
• TV Channel: SportsNet PT
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

Watch MLB, other live sports and more on Fubo! Use our link to sign up for a free trial.

Matchup Betting Info

• Moneyline Favorite: Pirates -120
• Moneyline Underdog: Nationals +100
• Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: -120, Under: +100)

Bet on this or any MLB matchup at BetMGM

Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher

• The Nationals will hand the ball to Herz (2-7) for his 16th start of the season.
• The left-hander last pitched on Saturday, when he gave up four earned runs and allowed three hits in 4 2/3 innings against the Chicago Cubs.
• He has two quality starts in 15 chances this season.
• Herz has made eight starts of five or more innings in 15 chances this season, and averages 4.7 frames when he pitches.
• In 15 appearances this season, he has finished three without allowing an earned run.

Rep your team with officially licensed MLB gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more.

Nationals Hitting & Pitching Performance

• The Nationals rank 29th in Major League Baseball with just 117 home runs as a team.
• Fueled by 371 extra-base hits, Washington ranks 23rd in MLB with a .378 slugging percentage this season.
• The Nationals have a team batting average of .245 this season, which ranks 14th among MLB teams.
• Washington ranks 23rd in the majors with 588 total runs scored this season.
• The Nationals have the 14th-ranked on-base percentage in MLB this season (.312).
• The Nationals are one of the most disciplined teams at the plate this season, ranking fifth with an average of 7.4 strikeouts per game.
• Washington has the 23rd-ranked ERA (4.34) in the majors this season.
• Washington has an 8.3 K/9 rate this season as a pitching staff, which ranks 24th in the majors.
• The Nationals have a combined 1.346 WHIP as a pitching staff, fifth-highest in MLB.

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.