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On the evening of June 11, 2024, baseball enthusiasts will be treated to a game between the Washington Nationals and the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park, commencing at 06:40 PM under a clear sky.
Mitchell Parker is slated to start as pitcher for the Nationals, entering the game with a respectable ERA of 3.474. His counterpart from the Tigers, Kenta Maeda, will take the mound with a higher ERA of 6.248. Both teams are positioned mid-table in their respective divisions, with the Nationals 12th in the NL East and the Tigers 8th in the AL Central.
The Nationals, with a record of 30-35, sit at third place within their division and exhibit a mixed recent performance, having won 4 of their last 10 games. Despite a generally balanced season with almost equal home and away performance, they are slightly struggling with consistency.
The Tigers, closely trailing with a 32-33 record, find themselves fourth in their division. They have managed a somewhat better recent streak compared to the Nationals, securing 5 victories in their recent outings. Home and away games show parity in results similar to their Washington counterparts.
This game not only promises a competitive showdown between Parker and Maeda but is also crucial for both teams’ middle-of-the-pack standings as they push towards better positions within their divisions.