On Sunday, September 14, 2025, the Pittsburgh Pirates will take on the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. The game starts at 11:35 AM and will be broadcast on MASN. The weather forecast predicts a mild day with broken clouds and a calm crosswind.

Pirates vs. Nationals Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Pittsburgh Pirates +100. The Pirates have a better recent performance against the Nationals, winning their last game 5-1. The Nationals have struggled at home with a 30-43 record.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.5 (-109). Both teams have shown limited scoring in recent games, and the Pirates’ starting pitcher, Mike Burrows, has a respectable ERA of 3.99.

Team Trends

• The Pittsburgh Pirates have a road record of 23-51 this season.
• The Washington Nationals hold a home record of 30-43 this season.
• In their last game, the Pittsburgh Pirates won against the Washington Nationals 5-1.
• The Washington Nationals have a division record of 18-24 this season.
• The Pittsburgh Pirates’ manager is Don Kelly, while the Washington Nationals are managed by interim Miguel Cairo.

Pirates vs Nationals Preview

On Sunday morning, the Pittsburgh Pirates will meet the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. The Pirates have a record of 65-84 and are ranked fifth in their division. They come into this game after a win, but have struggled recently, going 3-7 in their last ten games.

On the mound for the Pirates is Mike Burrows, who has a 3.99 ERA and a WHIP of 1.24. The Nationals, with a record of 61-87, also hold the fifth spot in their division. Cade Cavalli will start for Washington, carrying a 4.67 ERA and a WHIP of 1.47. The Nationals have been better recently, winning six of their last ten games. Fans can catch the action on MASN.

Nationals’ Key Players and Stats

The Washington Nationals have some standout hitters this season. CJ Abrams is leading the team in runs with 87 and has a batting average of .264. Josh Bell has hit 20 home runs, making him the top home run hitter on the team. Luis García Jr. is contributing with a batting average of .258. He also leads the team in RBIs with 62. The Nationals’ overall batting average is .244, placing them 13th in the league. On the pitching side, Cade Cavalli is starting for the Nationals. He has an ERA of 4.67 and a WHIP of 1.47. The team’s pitching staff has an ERA of 5.29, which ranks 29th in the league.

Pirates Aim to Shine in Upcoming Game

The Pittsburgh Pirates have some strong hitters. Andrew McCutchen leads the team with 13 home runs and 55 RBIs. Spencer Horwitz follows with a batting average of .259, adding 42 RBIs to the team’s tally. The Pirates’ overall batting average is .232, ranking them 21st in the league. Their on-base percentage is .304, placing them 17th. The team has hit 107 home runs this season, ranking 28th in that category. On the mound, Mike Burrows will start for the Pirates. His ERA is 3.99, and his WHIP is 1.24. The Pirates’ pitching staff has an ERA of 3.87, which ranks 10th in the league.

Final Betting Pick

The Pittsburgh Pirates are a solid pick for the money line at +100. They recently won against the Nationals 5-1 and have shown they can perform well on the road. The Pirates’ pitcher, Mike Burrows, has a decent ERA of 3.99, which could help limit the Nationals’ scoring chances.

The under 8.5 total is a reasonable choice given both teams’ recent scoring patterns. The Pirates have not scored more than five runs in their last few games, and the Nationals have struggled to score consistently at home. With both teams’ pitching and limited offensive output, a lower-scoring game is likely.

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