The Washington Nationals and the Los Angeles Angels are set to face off against each other to open a high-voltage MLB clash on August 09, 2024, at 6:45 pm ET/3:45 pm PT.
The Nationals are 19th in the league in scoring, with an average of 4.21 runs per game. This is a marginally above-average offensive performance. Whereas, the Angels are 26th with 4.02 runs scored per game, which is far behind the leaders.
The Nationals are also better at hitting. Their average is .242, which ranks them 15th, while the Angels' is .235, which ranks them 22nd.
The Nationals' .310 on-base percentage ranks 16th, while the Angels'.304 ranks 21st, showing how different these teams are.
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How to watch Washington Nationals vs Los Angeles Angels on TV & stream live online
National TV channel: MLB.tv
Local TV channel: MASN, BSW
Streaming service: FuboTV
To watch the entire MLB season, Fubo and DirecTV Stream are the two best streaming services for baseball fans. Both carry MLB.tv for out-of-market access to games and you can also check out our table below for information on regional sports networks and where to find them.
| Team | Local Network | Streaming Providers |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Diamondbacks | DBACKS.tv | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Atlanta Braves | Bally Sports South | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Baltimore Orioles | Mid-Atlantic Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Boston Red Sox | New England Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, NESN 360 |
| Chicago Cubs | Marquee Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Chicago White Sox | NBC Sports Chicago | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Cincinnati Reds | Bally Sports Ohio | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Cleveland Guardians | Bally Sports Great Lakes | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Colorado Rockies | ROCKIES.tv | DirecTV Stream |
| Detroit Tigers | Bally Sports Detroit | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Houston Astros | Space City Home Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Kansas City Royals | Bally Sports Kansas City | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Los Angeles Angels | Bally Sports West | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | SportsNet Los Angeles | DirecTV Stream |
| Miami Marlins | Bally Sports Florida | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Milwaukee Brewers | Bally Sports Wisconsin | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Minnesota Twins | Bally Sports North | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| New York Mets | SportsNet New York | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| New York Yankees | YES Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Oakland Athletics | NBC Sports California | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Philadelphia Phillies | NBC Sports Philadelphia | Fubo |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | SportsNet Pittsburgh | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| San Diego Padres | Padres.TV | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| San Francisco Giants | NBC Sports Bay Area | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Seattle Mariners | ROOT Sports | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| St Louis Cardinals | Bally Sports Midwest | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Tampa Bay Rays | Bally Sports Sun | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Texas Rangers | Bally Sports Southwest | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Toronto Blue Jays | Sportnet (Canada) | N/A |
| Washington Nationals | Mid-Atlantic Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
How to listen to live play-by-play commentary of Washington Nationals vs Los Angeles Angels
Audio stream: SiriusXM
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Washington Nationals vs Los Angeles Angels: Date and First-Pitch time
The Washington Nationals will take on the Los Angeles Angels in a thrilling MLB game on August 09, 2024, at 6:45 pm ET/3:45 pm PT, at Nationals Park, in Washington, DC.
| Date | August 09, 2024 |
| First-Pitch Time | 6:45 pm ET/3:45 pm PT |
| Venue | Nationals Park |
| Location | Washington, DC |
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Washington Nationals vs Los Angeles Angels team news
Washington Nationals team news
This season, CJ Abrams has hit 16 home runs for the Washington Nationals, had a .253 batting average, and drove in 54 runs.
Furthermore, Luis Garcia Jr. has consistently hit the ball, with a .290 batting average, a .322 on-base percentage, and a .460 slugging percentage, making a big difference in the team's scoring efforts.
Washington Nationals injury report
|
Player |
Position |
Injury |
Injury Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Gallo | INF | Hamstring injury | Out, 10-Day IL |
| Trevor Williams | RHP | Flexor muscle strain | Out, 15-Day IL |
Los Angeles Angels team news
Taylor Ward has hit 16 home runs and driven in 55 runs for the Los Angeles Angels, but his batting average is only .228.
Logan O'Hoppe has been a more steady hitter. He has a .277 batting average, a .333 on-base percentage, and a .463 slugging percentage, which makes him an important part of the team's lineup.
Los Angeles Angels injury report
| Player | Position | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Rengifo | INF | Wrist injury | Out, 10-Day IL |
| Mike Trout | OF | Meniscus issue | Out, 10-Day IL |
Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Angels projected starting pitchers
| Date | Home Team | Away team |
|---|---|---|
| August 09, 2024 | Mitchell Parker | Jose Soriano |
Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Angels head-to-head record
The Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Angels' upcoming game is expected to be very tough and highly contested based on their last five head-to-head games. The past of the series shows that there is a balance of strength, with close games going to both teams. Recently, the Nationals beat the Angels 6-4 on April 11, 2023, and again 7-3 on May 8, 2022. These wins show that they can beat the Angels' pitchers. There have also been close wins for the Angels, like a 3-2 win on April 13, 2023, as well as a 2-0 win with no goals scored on April 12, 2023. This game is likely to be another close one. It will be important for both teams to hit and pitch strategically.
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2023 | Angels 3-2 Nationals |
| Apr 12, 2023 | Angels 2-0 Nationals |
| Apr 11, 2023 | Nationals 6-4 Angels |
| May 09, 2022 | Angels 5-4 Nationals |
| May 08, 2022 | Nationals 7-3 Angels |