Washington Nationals vs Detroit Tigers | September 21, 2026

Final September 21, 2026 • Comerica Park, Detroit

Washington Nationals

73-84

👑 Detroit Tigers

74-83

MLB PREVIEW • September 21, 2026 Featured Matchup

MLB Matchup: Washington Nationals (73-84) travels to play Detroit Tigers (74-83) at Comerica Park, Detroit.

Washington Nationals

Visiting Side

Record 73-84

Detroit Tigers

Home Side

Record 74-83

Scoring

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	T	H	E
WAS	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	2	5	1
DET	2	0	0	2	5	0	0	0	~	9	12	0

Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape

Circled Game Matchup Projection

35%

Washington Nationals

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65%

Detroit Tigers

Projected Score WAS 4.2 - DET 5

Data Confidence High

Data Used 5 of 6 categories

Detroit Tigers has a stronger home record.
Washington Nationals boasts a more productive batting lineup.
Detroit Tigers has the lower team ERA and stronger pitching.

Washington Nationals

STAT

Detroit Tigers

47.5% Win % 46.9%

77-85 Overall Record 76-86

39-42 Home Record 42-39

38-43 Away Record 34-47

5.07 Runs / G 4.46

.246 Team BA .241

.744 Team OPS .720

4.67 Team ERA 3.67

1.39 WHIP 1.22

5509 AB (At Bats) 5461

821 R (Runs) 723

1356 H (Hits) 1315

281 2B (Doubles) 260

31 3B (Triples) 34

210 HR (Home Runs) 181

777 RBI (Runs Batted In) 683

2329 TB (Total Bases) 2186

555 BB (Walks) 585

1350 SO (Strikeouts) 1411

178 SB (Stolen Bases) 58

.246 AVG .241

.321 OBP .320

.423 SLG .400

.744 OPS .720

776.2 RC (Runs Created) 713.5

.090 BB/PA .095

0.41 BB/K 0.41

3.83 P/PA 3.94

522 XBH (Extra Base Hits) 475

6195 PA (Plate Appearances) 6174

26.2 AB/HR 30.2

4.67 ERA 3.67

1.39 WHIP 1.22

1437.0 IP (Innings) 1434.0

1393 H (Hits Allowed) 1240

745 ER (Earned Runs) 584

218 HR (HR Allowed) 167

605 BB (Walks Allowed) 507

1283 K (Strikeouts) 1312

8.0 K/9 (K Per 9) 8.2

77 W (Wins) 76

85 L (Losses) 86

42 SV (Saves) 32

0.982 FP (Fielding %) 0.987

106 E (Errors) 77

281 DP (Double Plays) 260

5871 TC (Total Chances) 5827

4311 PO (Putouts) 4302

1454 A (Assists) 1448

36.1 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 Takeaway

Circled Game Analytical Outlook

Why Washington Nationals Could Win

Washington Nationals brings a Team ERA of 4.67 and Batting Average of .246 into the matchup.

Why Detroit Tigers Could Win

Detroit Tigers counters with a Team ERA of 3.67 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

21,121

Closing Odds

Line: DET -136 | O/U: 8.5

Pitching & Leaders

Away Starter

DJ Herz

Home Starter

River Ryan

Consensus Pool

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Washington Nationals (50.0%) Detroit Tigers (50.0%)

Total Submissions: 43 circles

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