How to Watch Pirates vs. Nationals: TV Channel & Live Stream - April 17

Updated Apr. 17, 2025 9:24 a.m. ET

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James Wood and the Washington Nationals hit the field on Thursday at PNC Park against Andrew Heaney, who is projected to start for the Pittsburgh Pirates. First pitch is set for 12:35 p.m. ET.

Here is everything you need to know to watch the Pirates vs. Nationals game.

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Pirates vs. Nationals Game Information & How to Watch

Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
4/16/2025	Pirates	-1.5	8	-116	-103	6-1 PIT
4/15/2025	Pirates	-1.5	8.5	-126	+107	3-0 WSH
4/14/2025	Pirates	-1.5	7.5	-203	+169	10-3 PIT
9/8/2024	Pirates	-1.5	8.5	-162	+137	7-3 PIT
9/7/2024	Pirates	-1.5	7.5	-145	+122	8-6 WSH
9/7/2024	Pirates	-1.5	8.5	-127	+108	5-3 WSH
9/5/2024	Pirates	-1.5	8	-123	+104	9-4 PIT
4/4/2024	Pirates	-1.5	8.5	-122	+103	7-4 PIT
4/3/2024	Pirates	-1.5	8.5	-149	+126	5-3 WSH
4/1/2024	Nationals	-1.5	8.5	-110	-109	8-4 PIT

Oneil Cruz has gone yard three times in the 2025 campaign while knocking in nine runs, both totals that lead the Pirates.
Including all MLB hitters, Cruz ranks 106th in batting average, 65th in on-base percentage, and 72nd in slugging.
Ke'Bryan Hayes is hitting .203 with a double, a triple, a home run and seven walks.
Hayes ranks 140th in home runs in MLB, and 91st in RBI.
Isiah Kiner-Falefa has a team-best batting average of .267.
Andrew McCutchen has two doubles, a home run and six walks while batting .250.

Date	Opponent	Score	Pitching Matchup
April 12	@ Reds	L 5-2	Andrew Heaney vs Andrew Abbott
April 13	@ Reds	L 4-0	Carmen Mlodzinski vs Hunter Greene
April 14	Nationals	W 10-3	Paul Skenes vs Brad Lord
April 15	Nationals	L 3-0	Mitch Keller vs Jake Irvin
April 16	Nationals	W 6-1	Bailey Falter vs Mitchell Parker
April 17	Nationals	-	Andrew Heaney vs Trevor Williams
April 18	Guardians	-	Carmen Mlodzinski vs Luis Ortiz
April 19	Guardians	-	Paul Skenes vs Ben Lively
April 20	Guardians	-	Mitch Keller vs Logan Allen
April 22	@ Angels	-	Bailey Falter vs Jose Soriano
April 23	@ Angels	-	Andrew Heaney vs Jack Kochanowicz

Date	Opponent	Score	Pitching Matchup
April 12	@ Marlins	L 7-6	Trevor Williams vs Sandy Alcantara
April 13	@ Marlins	L 11-4	MacKenzie Gore vs Cal Quantrill
April 14	@ Pirates	L 10-3	Brad Lord vs Paul Skenes
April 15	@ Pirates	W 3-0	Jake Irvin vs Mitch Keller
April 16	@ Pirates	L 6-1	Mitchell Parker vs Bailey Falter
April 17	@ Pirates	-	Trevor Williams vs Andrew Heaney
April 18	@ Rockies	-	MacKenzie Gore vs Chase Dollander
April 19	@ Rockies	-	TBA vs Kyle Freeland
April 20	@ Rockies	-	Jake Irvin vs Antonio Senzatela
April 22	Orioles	-	Mitchell Parker vs Dean Kremer
April 23	Orioles	-	Trevor Williams vs Tomoyuki Sugano