Washington Nationals vs Pittsburgh Pirates | April 14, 2026

FINAL April 14, 2026 • MLB Ballpark

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Pittsburgh Pirates

MLB PREVIEW • April 14, 2026 Featured Matchup

MLB Matchup: Washington Nationals travels to play Pittsburgh Pirates at MLB Ballpark.

Washington Nationals

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Pittsburgh Pirates

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Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape

Circled Game Matchup Projection

25%

Washington Nationals

75%

Pittsburgh Pirates

Projected Score WAS 4.6 - PIT 5.3

Data Confidence High

Data Used 5 of 6 categories

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

Washington Nationals

STAT

Pittsburgh Pirates

46.3% Win % 48.1%

63-73 Overall Record 65-70

29-38 Home Record 34-32

34-35 Away Record 31-38

5.16 Runs / G 4.87

.248 Team BA .252

.753 Team OPS .733

4.72 Team ERA 4.22

1.39 WHIP 1.32

4614 AB (At Bats) 4649

697 R (Runs) 657

1142 H (Hits) 1172

229 2B (Doubles) 204

27 3B (Triples) 14

186 HR (Home Runs) 158

664 RBI (Runs Batted In) 627

1983 TB (Total Bases) 1878

467 BB (Walks) 479

1124 SO (Strikeouts) 1278

143 SB (Stolen Bases) 111

.248 AVG .252

.323 OBP .329

.430 SLG .404

.753 OPS .733

664.2 RC (Runs Created) 632.3

.090 BB/PA .091

0.42 BB/K 0.37

3.82 P/PA 3.91

442 XBH (Extra Base Hits) 376

5194 PA (Plate Appearances) 5241

24.8 AB/HR 29.4

4.72 ERA 4.22

1.39 WHIP 1.32

1198.0 IP (Innings) 1205.1

1187 H (Hits Allowed) 1087

628 ER (Earned Runs) 565

187 HR (HR Allowed) 134

482 BB (Walks Allowed) 499

1041 K (Strikeouts) 1249

7.8 K/9 (K Per 9) 9.3

62 W (Wins) 65

73 L (Losses) 70

33 SV (Saves) 27

0.982 FP (Fielding %) 0.982

90 E (Errors) 84

229 DP (Double Plays) 204

4910 TC (Total Chances) 4761

3594 PO (Putouts) 3616

1226 A (Assists) 1061

36.2 RF (Range Factor) 34.9

Situational Context Environment

Venue Advantage Host Pittsburgh Pirates plays on familiar turf at MLB Ballpark.

Conditions Conditions: Dome/Indoor

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Why Washington Nationals Could Win

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

Why Pittsburgh Pirates Could Win

Pittsburgh Pirates counters with a Team ERA of 4.22 and Batting Average of .252.

Deciding Factor

The deciding factor will be if Pittsburgh Pirates's superior pitching can dominate the matchup.

Game Details

MLB Ballpark

Dome/Indoor

Attendance

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Closing Odds

Line: NL | O/U: TBD

Pitching & Leaders

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