On June 18, 2024, Nationals Park will be the venue for a showdown between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Washington Nationals, scheduled for a 06:45 pm start. The forecast predicts scattered clouds overhead.

Arizona will send Slade Cecconi to the mound, who carries an ERA of 6.699 into the game. Jake Irvin will pitch for the Nationals, entering the contest with an impressive 3.000 ERA.

As of this contest, the Diamondbacks are 8th in the 2024 NL West Division with a 35-37 record, translating to a .486 winning percentage. Notably, they are third in the division with a 15-12 record against divisional foes. They have recently achieved six wins in their last 10 games and are currently riding a one-game win streak. Their home and away records are 19-18 and 16-19 respectively, with a 15-20 day game record contrasting with 20 night game wins. The team has scored 350 runs and allowed 347.

Meanwhile, the Nationals hold the 7th spot in the 2024 NL East with a closely matched 35-36 record (.493 winning percentage). They are also third in their division, holding a 14-10 record in division play. The team has won eight of their last 10 games, and they are on a three-game winning streak. With a 16-17 home record and 19-19 on the road, the Nationals have managed to secure 17 day-time victories and 18 in night games. They have accumulated 289 runs for and 298 runs against.