Game Details
- Matchup: Washington Nationals (28-30) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (27-31)
- Date & Time: Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 4:10 PM ET
- Venue: Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ
- Broadcast: FS1, MASN
Game Overview
The Washington Nationals and Arizona Diamondbacks face off in the final game of their three-game series at Chase Field. Both teams enter the matchup with identical records, making this a crucial game for momentum heading into June.
The Nationals have been red-hot offensively, scoring nine runs in three consecutive games for the first time this season. Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks are struggling, having lost three straight games while allowing 28 runs in that span.
Key Players to Watch
- Washington Nationals:
- James Wood – Leads the team with 16 home runs and 43 RBIs, batting .287.
- Josh Bell – Power hitter with nine home runs, providing offensive depth.
- C.J. Abrams – Batting .273, contributing eight home runs and 11 doubles.
- Arizona Diamondbacks:
- Corbin Carroll – Team leader with 16 home runs, ranking fifth in MLB.
- Josh Naylor – Batting .298, currently on an eight-game hitting streak.
- Geraldo Perdomo – Versatile hitter with six home runs and 33 walks, batting .289.
Pitching Matchup
- Washington Nationals:Mitchell Parker (4-4, 4.65 ERA, 39 K)
- Parker has been solid, recording four quality starts this season.
- He will need to limit Arizona’s power hitters to keep Washington competitive.
- Arizona Diamondbacks: Corbin Burnes (3-2, 2.72 ERA, 57 K)
- Burnes has been dominant, holding opponents to a .209 batting average.
- He is aiming for his sixth consecutive quality start.
Arizona has won 51.4% of games when favored this season, while Washington has won 52.1% of games as an underdog. The Nationals’ offensive momentum makes them a dangerous opponent, but Burnes’ dominance at home gives Arizona the edge.
Game Odds
Washington Nationals 9
Arizona Diamondbacks – 250
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 31, 2025
