Pittsburgh Pirates at Washington Nationals 6/28/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 06/27/2022 at 10:28 PM ET

Nationals Park will play host to a Tuesday night MLB clash between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Washington Nationals. The Pirates (29-44) are looking to stop a four-game losing skid and are 12 games off the pace in the NL Central Division race. Last night, Pittsburgh went 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position and left seven men on base during a 3-2 road loss against Washington.

Thirty-three year old southpaw Jose Quintana (1-4 3.60 ERA) will head to the hill for the Pirates in this contest. Last time out, Quintana allowed two runs across six frames during an 8-7 home victory versus Chicago.

The Washington Nationals have dropped 26 of their first 39 home games and are trapped in the NL East Division basement. On Monday, 3B Maikel Franco delivered a two-run blast in the eighth inning to put Washington ahead to stay. SS Luis Garcia collected three hits and scored twice for the Nationals, who improved to 28-48 on the season.

Thirty-two year old lefty Patrick Corbin (3-10 6.60 ERA) has been unable to live up to his massive contract. Through 73 plus innings, Corbin has surrendered 13 home runs and owns an alarming 1.79 WHIP.

Washington SP Stephen Strasburg (shoulder) is currently on the 15-day injured list and there is no timetable for his return. Through 73 games, Pittsburgh ranks 28th in OPS and 28th in runs scored. For the season, Washington ranks 20th in OPS and 21st in runs scored. Take the over. Final Score Prediction, Washington Nationals win 6-5.

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