The Colorado Rockies and Washington Nationals face off in the second game of their four-game series at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.. The Rockies secured a dominant 10-6 victory in Game 1, powered by a six-run seventh inning, while the Nationals look to bounce back and snap their nine-game losing streak.
Game Details
- Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025
- Time: 6:45 PM ET
- Venue: Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.
- TV Broadcast: MASN, AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain, MLB Network
Team Overview & Recent Form
Colorado Rockies (16-57, 8-30 Away)
The Rockies have struggled all season but secured a statement win in Game 1, thanks to home runs from Hunter Goodman, Ryan McMahon, and Michael Toglia. Despite their last-place record, Colorado has won three of their last five games, showing signs of improvement.
Key Players to Watch
- Hunter Goodman – Leads the Rockies with 13 home runs and 43 RBI.
- Ryan McMahon – Hit a two-run homer in Game 1, batting .221 on the season.
- Antonio Senzatela (SP) – 1-10 record, 7.23 ERA, looking to build off his only win of the season, which came against Washington.
Washington Nationals (30-43, 15-22 Home)
The Nationals are in freefall, losing nine straight games, including a 6-4 loss to Colorado in the series opener. Despite their struggles, James Wood and Luis García provided late-game fireworks, combining for five RBI in the ninth inning.
Key Players to Watch
- James Wood – Leads the Nationals with 18 home runs and 51 RBI.
- Luis García – Hit a two-run homer in Game 1, batting .260 on the season.
- Mike Soroka (SP) – 3-4 record, 5.14 ERA, looking to rebound after allowing four runs in five innings vs. the Mets.
Tactical Analysis & Key Matchups
- Rockies’ Power vs. Nationals’ Pitching – Colorado’s home run surge vs. Washington’s struggling rotation.
- Nationals’ Offense vs. Rockies’ Bullpen – Washington’s late-game scoring ability vs. Colorado’s 6.85 bullpen ERA.
- Starting Pitcher Duel – Soroka’s control vs. Senzatela’s inconsistency.
Washington’s home-field advantage and desperation to end their losing streak give them the edge, but Colorado’s recent offensive explosion could make this a close contest. Expect a tight battle, with the Nationals likely securing a narrow win.
Game Odds
Colorado Rockies 9.5
Washington Nationals – 155
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, June 17, 2025
