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10,000 Sim Trials Run
COL

Colorado Rockies

Away 52-81 (25-43 Away)
L L L W W
Projected Final Score
4.5 — 4.2
WSH

Washington Nationals

Home 62-73 (28-38 Home)
L L W L L
Spread
COL +1.5 (-170)
WSH -1.5 (+145)
Total
Posted 9.9 (-105)
Simulated 8.7
Moneyline
COL +125
WSH -140

Simulated Outcome Probability

Colorado Rockies
52.0%
Washington Nationals
48.0%
+7.6% edge at +125
No edge at -140

Our 10,000 iterations project the Colorado Rockies to win outright in 52.0% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: COL +1.5 / WSH -1.5
COL covers (-170) +5.9% Edge 68.9%
WSH covers (+145) 31.1%
Total O/U: 9.9
OVER (-105) 37.0%
UNDER (-115) +9.5% Edge 63.0%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • • 🔥 Momentum Streak: COL enters this game on a hot streak (last 10 games win %: 48%) giving them a momentum advantage.

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the Colorado Rockies winning outright in 52.0% of run trials, with a projected score of COL 4.6 - WSH 4.1. The simulator identifies a positive expected value (+EV) edge on the spread with COL +1.5 covering in 68.9% of trials. Additionally, we lean towards the UNDER 9.9 which hit in 63.0% of runs.

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
49.7%
No Value Edge
Vegas Consensus NRFI Odds
-130
Implied Probability: 56.5%
VegasSims Recommendation
👉 PLAY YRFI (NO)
Yes Runs First Inning

VegasSims simulated this matchup 10,000 times, resulting in a **49.7%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter Gabriel Hughes (K%: 18.9%, BB%: 9.2%) faces WSH's top of the order (avg OBP: 33.4%). Home starter Jake Irvin (K%: 22.4%, BB%: 12.1%) matchups against COL's first three hitters (avg OBP: 34.0%). **Best Bet**: **YRFI (Yes Runs First Inning)**. The top-of-the-order hitting splits combined with starters' walk/homer susceptibility suggests high probability of early runs (+6.8% edge on YRFI).

Starting Pitchers Matchup

COL

Gabriel Hughes

Away Starter
ERA 6.37
WHIP 1.45
Record 0-8
IP 59.1
SO 50
GS 12
WSH

Jake Irvin

Home Starter
ERA 5.48
WHIP 1.39
Record 2-10
IP 106.2
SO 110
GS 20

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Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

Colorado Rockies

W @ Washington Nationals
13 - 1 | Aug 26, 2026
W @ Washington Nationals
3 - 1 | Aug 25, 2026
L @ Washington Nationals
3 - 13 | Aug 24, 2026
L vs Cleveland Guardians
2 - 7 | Aug 23, 2026
L vs Cleveland Guardians
3 - 4 | Aug 22, 2026

Washington Nationals

L vs Colorado Rockies
1 - 13 | Aug 26, 2026
L vs Colorado Rockies
1 - 3 | Aug 25, 2026
W vs Colorado Rockies
13 - 3 | Aug 24, 2026
L @ Miami Marlins
2 - 6 | Aug 23, 2026
L @ Miami Marlins
2 - 4 | Aug 22, 2026

Head-to-Head History

Away Colorado Rockies defeated Washington Nationals
13 - 1 | Aug 26, 2026
Away Colorado Rockies defeated Washington Nationals
3 - 1 | Aug 25, 2026
Home Washington Nationals defeated Colorado Rockies
13 - 3 | Aug 24, 2026
Away Washington Nationals defeated Colorado Rockies
8 - 0 | Jul 22, 2026
Home Colorado Rockies defeated Washington Nationals
8 - 7 | Jul 21, 2026

Injury Reports

Colorado Rockies 36 reported

P Adam Laskey
60-Day
RF Alessander De La Cruz
60-Day
P Ben Shields
60-Day
SS Blake Wright
60-Day
P Braxton Hyde
- Full Season
P Brian Tiburcio
60-Day
P Brody Brecht
60-Day
P Bryce McGowan
- Full Season
P Chase Dollander
60-Day
P Derrick Smith
- Full Season
P Edwin Pena
60-Day
SS Ethan Holliday
60-Day
P Evan Justice
60-Day
P JB Middleton
- Full Season
P Jack Scott
60-Day
P Jake Madden
60-Day
P Jean Nino
60-Day
P Johander Barrios
60-Day
DH Kris Bryant
60-Day
P Luis Centeno
60-Day
P Luke Broderick
- Full Season
P Luke Jewett
60-Day
P Mason Albright
- Full Season
P McCade Brown
60-Day
P Netali Pinales
60-Day
P Pedro Nunez
60-Day
P Pierson Ohl
60-Day
P Reiver Camacho
60-Day
P Ronaldo Florencio
60-Day
P Sam Gerth
- Full Season
SS Tyler Bell
60-Day
P Tyrelle Chadwick
60-Day
P Welinton Herrera
60-Day
P Zach Harris
60-Day
C Zach Rogacki
60-Day
P Zack Morris
- Full Season

Washington Nationals 29 reported

P Adam Bloebaum
60-Day
P Alejandro Rosario
- Full Season
P Brenner Cox
- Full Season
P Bryant Olson
- Full Season
C Caleb Lomavita
60-Day
P Darrel Lunar
- Full Season
P Davian Garcia
- Full Season
C Drew Millas
60-Day
P Dylan Tebrake
60-Day
P Grant Manning
- Full Season
P Greyson Gimenez
60-Day
P Henry Moreno
60-Day
P Hernan Mejia
60-Day
P Jonah Conradt
- Full Season
P Jose Feliz
60-Day
P Julio Chivilli
- Full Season
P Ken Waldichuk
60-Day
SS Kevin Made
60-Day
CF Levi Jordan
60-Day
P Matt Waldron
60-Day
P Mitchell Parker
60-Day
C Nick Hollifield
60-Day
P Noah Dean
60-Day
P Owen Puk
60-Day
P PJ Poulin
60-Day
P Santiago Moreno
60-Day
P Travis Sykora
60-Day
P Tyler Baum
60-Day
P Tyler Stuart
60-Day