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Today's Starting Matchup
Today's starting pitching matchup features Washington Nationals's Andrew Alvarez (1-0, 3.54 ERA) against San Francisco Giants's Adrian Houser (2-5, 5.49 ERA).
Washington Nationals's Andrew Alvarez posts an league-average 3.54 ERA this season, while Adrian Houser has been shaky at 5.49. There is a clear gap in starting pitching quality.
Advanced metrics: Andrew Alvarez — FIP 3.10, K% 26.8%, 20.3 IP / Adrian Houser — FIP 5.26, K% 14.4%, 60.7 IP
Team Season Comparison
2026 season record: Washington Nationals 34-33 (.507), San Francisco Giants 27-40 (.403).
Washington Nationals holds the edge in the season standings, though San Francisco Giants can't be counted out based on head-to-head matchups.
Recent form: Washington Nationals on a 1-game win streak, San Francisco Giants on a 1-game losing streak.
Based on starting pitching, Washington Nationals holds the edge.
Oracle Park is widely considered one of the most pitcher-friendly venues in baseball.
Bullpen Analysis
Washington Nationals bullpen: 13 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: Andrew Alvarez 3.54 ERA, 22K in 20.1IP, Brad Lord (Setup) 2.45 ERA, 34K in 40.1IP, Cade Cavalli 3.88 ERA, 76K in 69.2IP.