Nationals Host Rockies in Four Game Series at Nationals Park

The Washington Nationals open a four-game series against the Colorado Rockies on Monday, August 24, at Nationals Park, with both clubs seeking to reverse recent slumps. First pitch for the opener is set for 6:45 p.m. ET.

Washington enters the matchup with a 61-71 record, placing them fourth in the National League East after losing four consecutive games and eight of their last 10. Colorado sits at 50-80, last in the NL West, following a six-game losing streak and an 0-6 homestand that extended their home skid to nine games.

Right-hander Cade Cavalli takes the mound for Washington in game one. Cavalli holds an 11-5 record with a 3.22 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and 162 strikeouts across 27 starts this season. He has recorded eight consecutive quality starts, allowing 13 total runs over 50.0 innings while posting 21 strikeouts over his last 14 shutout innings.

Colorado counters with right-hander Ryan Feltner, who enters his 20th start of the year at 5-7 with a 5.97 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, and 64 strikeouts in 92.0 innings pitched. In his previous outing against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Feltner surrendered seven runs on eight hits in five innings.

Pitching matchups for the remainder of the series feature Washington left-hander Andrew Alvarez against Colorado left-hander Kyle Freeland on Tuesday. Alvarez is 2-5 with a 3.60 ERA, while Freeland is 4-10 with a 6.37 ERA. Colorado right-hander Tanner Gordon, who is 0-4 with a 5.75 ERA, is scheduled for Wednesday against an unannounced Washington starter, while Jake Irvin and Tanner Hughes are slated to pitch Thursday's series finale at 1:05 p.m. ET.

Offensively, Washington shortstop CJ Abrams leads the lineup, hitting .279 with 29 home runs, 91 RBIs, 24 stolen bases, and an .884 OPS. Daylen Lile has added 15 home runs, 66 RBIs, and 12 steals for the Nationals.

Both teams carry multiple players on the injured list. Washington remains without James Wood, Drew Millas, Josiah Gray, and DJ Herz, while Colorado continues to play without Hunter Goodman, Kris Bryant, and Kyle Freeland on injured reserve lists.