Nelson Cruz and the Washington Nationals (44-86) face the Oakland Athletics (49-82) at Nationals Park on Thursday. First pitch is scheduled for 4:05pm (ET). Let’s take a look at some of Cruz’s Player props for the matchup. Ken Waldichuk is the probable pitcher for the Nationals, while the Athletics’ probable pitcher remains unclear. The Washington Nationals are favored to win, currently listed at -121. The total runs line is set at 7.5.
Home Run
- Cruz has hit 10 home runs this season.
- His last home run came against the Padres on August 21, 2022.
- Cruz has hit a home run in 10 of his 116 appearances this season.
- Cruz has hit a home run in two of his last 14 appearances.
- At home, he’s hit a home run in six of his 64 appearances this season.
- At home, he’s hit a home run in one of his last eight appearances.
- Oakland has allowed 149 home runs this season – ranking T24th in the Major Leagues.
Hits
- Cruz has recorded 98 hits this season and has a batting average of .233.
- Oakland has allowed 1090 hits this season – ranking 21st in the Major Leagues.
- So far this season, opposing teams are batting .247 against the Athletics (ranking 20th).
RBI’s
- Cruz has recorded 63 RBIs this season – ranked T48th in the Major Leagues.
- His last RBI came in Tuesday’s matchup against the Athletics.
- Cruz has recorded at least one RBI in 40 of his 116 appearances this season.
- Cruz has recorded at least one RBI in two of his last three appearances.
- At home, he’s recorded at least one RBI in 25 of his 64 appearances this season.
- At home, he’s recorded at least one RBI in two of his last three appearances.
Stolen Bases
- Cruz has recorded 4 stolen bases this season – ranked T152nd in the Major Leagues.
- His last stolen base came against the Cardinals on July 29, 2022.
- Cruz has recorded a stolen base in four of his 116 appearances this season.
- At home, he’s recorded a stolen base in four of his 64 appearances this season.
- At home, he’s recorded a stolen base in two of his last 17 appearances.