The Arizona Diamondbacks are scheduled to clash with the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on June 18, 2024, starting at 6:45 pm under scattered clouds.

Slade Cecconi will be the starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks, entering the game with a 6.699 ERA. Opposing him on the mound for the Nationals will be Jake Irvin, who boasts a solid 3.000 ERA.

In the 2024 NL West Division standings, the Diamondbacks rank 8th with a 35-37 record, reflecting a 0.49 winning percentage. They are 3rd in the division with a 15-12 record against division opponents and have won 6 of their last 10 games, currently riding a one-game winning streak. At home, the Diamondbacks have a 19-18 record while posting a 16-19 record on the road. They have a slightly better performance in night games with 20 wins compared to 15 day game wins. They have scored 350 runs and allowed 347.

Meanwhile, the Nationals are 7th in the NL East with nearly identical stats, holding a 35-36 record and sharing a 0.49 winning percentage. They are 3rd in their division with a 14-10 record and have won 8 of their last 10 games, boasting a three-game win streak. The Nationals are 16-17 at home and even on the road at 19-19. They have accumulated 17 wins in day games and 18 in night games, scoring 289 runs and conceding 298 overall.