Get ready for the clash between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Washington Nationals, scheduled for Sept 12, at 6:35 PM.
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Get ready for the clash between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Washington Nationals, scheduled for Tuesday at 6:35 PM. The battleground for this exciting showdown is none other than PNC Park, located at 400 Stadium Street in Pittsburgh.
Catch the live broadcast of MLB Radio as the Washington Nationals take on the Pittsburgh Pirates on September 12, 2023, with the first pitch scheduled at 6:35 PM, exclusively on MLB TV.
The Pirates boast an impressive winning percentage of .536 across a total of 502 encounters against the Padres.
Back in 2021, the Pirates orchestrated a trade deal involving second baseman Adam Fraizer, along with a cash component, in exchange for the acquisition of three promising prospects.
Amidst a sizzling commencement to the 2023 season, the Pirates currently occupy the fourth position within the National League Central Division, boasting a record of 35 victories and 41 defeats. This places them in a division characterized by its mediocrity. In contrast, many baseball pundits had tipped the Padres as favorites to clinch the National League Western Division title. However, the Padres find themselves in fourth place within the National League, sporting a record of 37 wins and 41 losses.
It’s worth noting that the Padres lay claim to the title of having the most impressive Earned Run Average (ERA) in the National League, while the Pirates hold the eighth position in this statistical category.
Washington’s success has been significantly influenced by Call, who has amassed 20 hits, an impressive OBP of .371, and a slugging percentage of .354.
In the broader context of Major League Baseball, Call ranks 145th in home runs and 111th in runs batted in (RBI).
The leading hitter for Washington this season is Keibert Ruiz, maintaining a solid batting average of .282.
When compared to all major league hitters, Ruiz stands at the 145th position in home runs and the 164th position in RBI.
Jeimer Candelario takes the lead for Washington in the home run department with a total of four. Additionally, he has contributed to the team’s success with 12 runs batted in and a slugging percentage of .387.
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