Washington Nationals vs Detroit Tigers | September 21, 2026

Scheduled September 21, 2026 • Comerica Park, Detroit

Washington Nationals

62-73

Detroit Tigers

62-71

MLB PREVIEW • September 21, 2026 Featured Matchup

MLB Matchup: Washington Nationals (62-73) travels to play Detroit Tigers (62-71) at Comerica Park, Detroit.

Washington Nationals

Visiting Side

Record 62-73

Detroit Tigers

Home Side

Record 62-71

Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape

Circled Game Matchup Projection

24%

Washington Nationals

76%

Detroit Tigers

Projected Score WAS 4.2 - DET 5.1

Data Confidence High

Data Used 5 of 6 categories

Detroit Tigers has a stronger overall season performance.
Detroit Tigers has a stronger home record.
Washington Nationals boasts a more productive batting lineup.

Washington Nationals

STAT

Detroit Tigers

45.9% Win % 46.6%

62-73 Overall Record 62-71

28-38 Home Record 33-33

34-35 Away Record 29-38

5.16 Runs / G 4.48

.248 Team BA .241

.753 Team OPS .721

4.72 Team ERA 3.59

1.39 WHIP 1.22

4614 AB (At Bats) 4453

697 R (Runs) 592

1142 H (Hits) 1073

229 2B (Doubles) 203

27 3B (Triples) 27

186 HR (Home Runs) 155

664 RBI (Runs Batted In) 564

1983 TB (Total Bases) 1795

467 BB (Walks) 466

1124 SO (Strikeouts) 1128

143 SB (Stolen Bases) 38

.248 AVG .241

.323 OBP .317

.430 SLG .403

.753 OPS .721

664.2 RC (Runs Created) 580.6

.090 BB/PA .093

0.42 BB/K 0.41

3.82 P/PA 3.92

442 XBH (Extra Base Hits) 385

5194 PA (Plate Appearances) 5019

24.8 AB/HR 28.7

4.72 ERA 3.59

1.39 WHIP 1.22

1198.0 IP (Innings) 1167.1

1187 H (Hits Allowed) 1013

628 ER (Earned Runs) 466

187 HR (HR Allowed) 135

482 BB (Walks Allowed) 408

1041 K (Strikeouts) 1073

7.8 K/9 (K Per 9) 8.3

62 W (Wins) 62

73 L (Losses) 70

33 SV (Saves) 27

0.982 FP (Fielding %) 0.988

90 E (Errors) 59

229 DP (Double Plays) 203

4910 TC (Total Chances) 4737

3594 PO (Putouts) 3502

1226 A (Assists) 1176

36.2 RF (Range Factor) 36.1

Situational Context Environment

Venue Advantage Host Detroit Tigers plays on familiar turf at Comerica Park, Detroit.

Conditions Conditions: Dome/Indoor

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Circled Game Analytical Outlook

Why Washington Nationals Could Win

Washington Nationals brings a Team ERA of 4.72 and Batting Average of .248 into the matchup.

Why Detroit Tigers Could Win

Detroit Tigers counters with a Team ERA of 3.59 and Batting Average of .241.

Deciding Factor

The deciding factor will be if Detroit Tigers's superior pitching can dominate the matchup.

Game Details

Comerica Park, Detroit

Dome/Indoor

Attendance

N/A

Closing Odds

Line: NL | O/U: TBD

Pitching & Leaders

Team Batting Average

Team Home Runs

Team Batting Average

Team Home Runs

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Washington Nationals (50.1%) Detroit Tigers (49.9%)

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