How to Watch Pirates vs. Nationals: TV Channel & Live Stream - September 5

Updated Sep. 5, 2024 3:23 p.m. ET

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Jake Irvin takes the mound for the Washington Nationals on Thursday at PNC Park against Yasmani Grandal and the Pittsburgh Pirates. First pitch is at 6:40 p.m. ET.

Here's everything you need to know to watch the Pirates vs. Nationals competition.

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Pirates vs. Nationals Game Information & How to Watch

When: Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 6:40 p.m. ET
Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
TV: Watch on MASN
Box Score: Fox Sports

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Pirates vs. Nationals Prediction

Score Prediction: Pirates 5, Nationals 4
Total Prediction: Over 8 runs
Win Probabilities: Pirates 53%, Nationals 47%

Pirates vs. Nationals Head to Head

Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
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
9/14/2023	Pirates	-1.5	8.5	-167	+142	2-0 PIT
9/13/2023	Pirates	-1.5	9.5	-146	+124	7-6 PIT
9/12/2023	Pirates	-1.5	9	-150	+127	5-1 PIT
9/11/2023	Pirates	-1.5	8.5	-147	+124	6-2 WSH
4/30/2023	Pirates	-1.5	8.5	-161	+138	7-2 WSH
4/29/2023	Pirates	-1.5	9	-150	+128	16-1 PIT
4/29/2023	Pirates	-1.5	9.5	-142	+121	6-3 PIT

Pirates Last 10 Game Stats

Stat	Avg/Total
Record	4-6
Runs Per Game	4.9
HR	11
ERA	6.93
K/9	8.3

Pirates Player Insights

Bryan Reynolds has racked up a team-best batting average of .280, while leading the Pirates in home runs (22) and runs batted in (77).
Of all batters in the majors, Reynolds' home run total ranks him 35th, and his RBI tally puts him 34th.
Oneil Cruz is batting .267 with 31 doubles, three triples, 18 home runs and 38 walks.
Cruz ranks 76th in home runs and 50th in RBI in the majors.
Andrew McCutchen has 15 doubles, a triple, 18 home runs and 52 walks while batting .237.
Bryan De La Cruz is hitting .236 with 23 doubles, 19 home runs and 27 walks.

Pirates Recent & Upcoming Games

Date	Opponent	Score	Pitching Matchup
Aug. 31	@ Guardians	W 3-0	Luis Ortiz vs Matthew Boyd
Sept. 1	@ Guardians	L 6-1	Mitch Keller vs Alex Cobb
Sept. 2	@ Cubs	W 5-3	Jared Jones vs Jameson Taillon
Sept. 3	@ Cubs	W 5-0	Paul Skenes vs Kyle Hendricks
Sept. 4	@ Cubs	L 12-0	Domingo Germán vs Shota Imanaga
Sept. 5	Nationals	-	Bailey Falter vs Jake Irvin
Sept. 6	Nationals	-	Luis Ortiz vs DJ Herz
Sept. 7	Nationals	-	Mitch Keller vs Mitchell Parker
Sept. 8	Nationals	-	Jared Jones vs Patrick Corbin
Sept. 9	Marlins	-	Paul Skenes vs Valente Bellozo
Sept. 10	Marlins	-	Domingo Germán vs Adam Oller

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Nationals Last 10 Game Stats

Stat	Avg/Total
Record	4-6
Runs Per Game	3.7
HR	10
ERA	4.24
K/9	10

Nationals Player Insights

C.J. Abrams has hit a team-high 18 home runs.
Among all hitters in MLB, Abrams is 76th in home runs and 70th in RBI.
Luis Garcia has 63 runs batted in while batting .290. Each is tops on the club.
Garcia is 108th in homers and 65th in RBI among all MLB hitters this year.
Jacob Young is hitting .263 with 23 doubles, a triple, three home runs and 27 walks.
Keibert Ruiz is batting .223 with 15 doubles, 13 home runs and 13 walks.

Nationals Recent & Upcoming Games

Date	Opponent	Score	Pitching Matchup
Aug. 30	Cubs	L 7-6	Jake Irvin vs Shota Imanaga
Aug. 31	Cubs	L 5-3	DJ Herz vs Javier Assad
Sept. 1	Cubs	L 14-1	Mitchell Parker vs Jordan Wicks
Sept. 3	@ Marlins	W 6-2	Patrick Corbin vs Max Meyer
Sept. 4	@ Marlins	L 4-3	MacKenzie Gore vs Valente Bellozo
Sept. 5	@ Pirates	-	Jake Irvin vs Bailey Falter
Sept. 6	@ Pirates	-	DJ Herz vs Luis Ortiz
Sept. 7	@ Pirates	-	Mitchell Parker vs Mitch Keller
Sept. 8	@ Pirates	-	Patrick Corbin vs Jared Jones
Sept. 10	Braves	-	MacKenzie Gore vs Reynaldo López
Sept. 11	Braves	-	Jake Irvin vs Max Fried