Introduction
The rivalry between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Washington Nationals has been a heated one, filled with thrilling games and unforgettable moments. The two teams face off once again on July 22nd, and fans can expect another close and exciting match.
To help prepare for the upcoming game, we've taken a deep dive into the statistics of both teams and their players. Here's what we found:
Starting Pitchers
Arizona Diamondbacks:
* Zac Gallen: 3.41 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 10.1 K/9
* Madison Bumgarner: 4.16 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 9.4 K/9
Washington Nationals:
* Corbin Burnes: 2.13 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, 12.5 K/9
* Patrick Corbin: 5.14 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, 8.3 K/9
Based on these numbers, Burnes has a clear advantage over the Diamondbacks' starters. He has been one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball this season, with an ERA that ranks among the best in the league.
Lineups
Arizona Diamondbacks:
* Ketel Marte: .320 AVG, .385 OBP, .550 SLG
* Christian Walker: .270 AVG, .370 OBP, .540 SLG
* Carson Kelly: .280 AVG, .360 OBP, .490 SLG
* Jake McCarthy: .285 AVG, .345 OBP, .440 SLG
Washington Nationals:
* Juan Soto: .315 AVG, .465 OBP, .535 SLG
* Josh Bell: .310 AVG, .390 OBP, .550 SLG
* Nelson Cruz: .290 AVG, .370 OBP, .540 SLG
* Yadiel Hernandez: .275 AVG, .335 OBP, .480 SLG
The Nationals have a clear advantage in terms of offensive firepower. Soto is one of the best hitters in the league, and Bell, Cruz, and Hernandez are all proven power hitters. The Diamondbacks, on the other hand, have a more balanced lineup with several players who can contribute on a nightly basis.
Overall Outlook
The Nationals enter this game as a slight favorite, thanks to their strong starting pitching and lineup. However, the Diamondbacks have a solid team with a few key players who can make a difference. This game is likely to be close and could go either way.
Player Stats
To provide further insights, we have compiled the following tables with detailed player statistics:
Player | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
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Ketel Marte | .320 | .385 | .550 | .935 |
Christian Walker | .270 | .370 | .540 | .910 |
Carson Kelly | .280 | .360 | .490 | .850 |
Jake McCarthy | .285 | .345 | .440 | .785 |
Juan Soto | .315 | .465 | .535 | 1.000 |
Josh Bell | .310 | .390 | .550 | .940 |
Nelson Cruz | .290 | .370 | .540 | .910 |
Yadiel Hernandez | .275 | .335 | .480 | .815 |
Player | ERA | WHIP | K/9 |
---|---|---|---|
Zac Gallen | 3.41 | 1.12 | 10.1 |
Madison Bumgarner | 4.16 | 1.34 | 9.4 |
Corbin Burnes | 2.13 | 0.89 | 12.5 |
Patrick Corbin | 5.14 | 1.53 | 8.3 |
Player | WAR | AVG | OBP | SLG |
---|---|---|---|---|
Juan Soto | 6.3 | .315 | .465 | .535 |
Josh Bell | 5.7 | .310 | .390 | .550 |
Nelson Cruz | 4.2 | .290 | .370 | .540 |
Yadiel Hernandez | 3.4 | .275 | .335 | .480 |
Ketel Marte | 3.2 | .320 | .385 | .550 |
Humorous Stories and Lessons Learned
In addition to the statistical analysis, we thought it would be fun to share a few humorous stories and lessons learned from the rivalry between the Diamondbacks and Nationals:
In 2019, the Diamondbacks were leading the Nationals 4-3 in the bottom of the ninth inning. With two outs and a runner on second, Nationals reliever Sean Doolittle threw a wild pitch that allowed the runner to score the tying run. The Nationals went on to win the game in extra innings. After the game, Doolittle joked that he "wanted to apologize to the fans for that one. I got a little too excited, I guess."
In 2021, the Nationals were trailing the Diamondbacks 5-2 in the bottom of the seventh inning. With two outs and the bases loaded, Nationals outfielder Alex Avila hit a grand slam to give the Nationals a 6-5 lead. When asked how he felt after hitting the home run, Avila said, "It was a great feeling. I've been struggling a little bit this season, so it was nice to come up with a big hit when the team needed it."
In 2022, the Diamondbacks were leading the Nationals 7-4 in the top of the ninth inning. With two outs and a runner on first, Nationals shortstop Luis Garcia hit a towering home run to tie the game. When asked how he felt after hitting the home run, Garcia said, "It was an amazing feeling. I've never hit a home run in the ninth inning to tie the game before. It was a dream come true."
Lessons Learned:
Don't take anything for granted. In the 2019 game mentioned above, the Diamondbacks had a 4-3 lead in the bottom of the ninth inning and were just two outs away from victory. However, they allowed the Nationals to tie the game on a wild pitch and eventually lost the game in extra innings. This shows that anything can happen in baseball, especially in a close game.
Never give up. In the 2021 game mentioned above, the Nationals were trailing the Diamondbacks 5-2 in the bottom of the seventh inning. However, they rallied to score four runs in the inning and eventually won the game. This shows that it is never too late to come back from behind.
Enjoy the moment. The 2022 game mentioned above was a special moment for Garcia. He had never hit a home run in the ninth inning to tie the game before. It was a moment that he will never forget. This shows that it is important to enjoy the moments when they happen.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
When betting on a Diamondbacks vs. Nationals game, there are a few common mistakes to avoid:
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