Nationals vs. Rangers: MLB Prediction & Analysis
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nationals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Rangers | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | 5 | 11 | 0 |
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| No. | Player | Pos | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | SO | AVG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C. Abrams | DH | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .500 | 1.250 |
| 2 | A. Chaparro | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 3.000 |
| 3 | J. Tena | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 4 | D. Lile | LF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | 0.500 |
| 5 | D. Crews | RF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .333 | 0.833 |
| 6 | A. Pinckney | PH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 7 | H. Ford | C | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .250 | 0.500 |
| 8 | N. Nuñez | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | 0.500 |
| 9 | J. Young | CF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0.000 |
| No. | Player | Pos | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | SO | AVG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J. Kelenic | LF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 2 | C. Seager | SS | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | 1.250 |
| 3 | J. Burger | 1B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 | 0.500 |
| 4 | B. Nimmo | RF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | 1.000 |
| 5 | E. Duran | 2B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .333 | 0.833 |
| 6 | J. Pederson | DH | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 7 | D. Jansen | C | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 8 | C. Freeman | 3B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .667 | 1.417 |
| 9 | E. Carter | CF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0.000 |
Nationals vs. Rangers: Detailed Breakdown
Matchup overview: MLB Tuesday
- Teams: Washington Nationals vs. Texas Rangers
- Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
- Time: 8:05PM ET
- Venue: Globe Life Field
Current betting odds
- Spread: Nationals (+1.5, -160), Rangers (-1.5, +156)
- Moneyline: Nationals +135, Rangers -133
- Total (Over/Under): 7.5 runs (-110/+108)
Dimers’ win probabilities
- Nationals: 45.5%
- Rangers: 54.5%
Dimers' predictive MLB model, renowned for its accuracy, assesses each team's chances by simulating the outcome of the game 10,000 times. This method provides a precise and unbiased view.
Our Prediction: Who Wins?
After extensive simulations, our model gives the Nationals a win probability of 45.5%, while the Rangers have a win probability of 54.5%.
Summary
According to our analysis, the Rangers are more likely to beat the Nationals in the MLB game at Globe Life Field on Tuesday. Discover the best run line, over/under and moneyline odds, picks and probabilities for the game on this page.
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