MLB Game Preview: Detroit Tigers (53–32) vs. Washington Nationals (35–49)

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Game Details

  • Matchup: Detroit Tigers (53–32) vs. Washington Nationals (35–49)
  • Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
  • Time: 6:45 PM ET
  • Venue: Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.
  • Broadcast: MASN, Bally Sports Detroit, MLB.tv

Starting Pitchers

TeamPitcherRecordERAWHIPK/9
TigersJack Flaherty (RHP)7–43.581.219.3
NationalsJake Irvin (RHP)5–74.761.348.1
  • Jack Flaherty is coming off his 6th quality start of the season, striking out 7 over 6 innings vs. Oakland.
  • Jake Irvin has struggled with consistency but owns a 3.91 ERA at home this season.

Team Performance Snapshot

TeamRecordLast 10Home/AwayRun Differential
Tigers53–325–523–18 (Road)+72
Nationals35–495–516–24 (Home)-61
  • Detroit ranks 3rd in the AL in on-base percentage (.325) and has won 5 of its last 7 as a road favorite.
  • Washington is 25–6 when out-hitting opponents but has allowed 5+ runs in 6 of its last 10 games.

Players to Watch

Detroit Tigers

  • Riley Greene: .296 AVG, 19 HR, 63 RBI – Top 15 in MLB in both home runs and RBI.
  • Spencer Torkelson: 17 HR, 18 doubles – Batting .316 over his last 5 games with a 4-game hit streak.
  • Zach McKinstry: .283 AVG – 11 doubles, 8 triples, and 5 HR; versatile spark plug in the lineup.

Washington Nationals

  • James Wood: 22 HR, 64 RBI – Leads the team in both categories; ranks 6th in MLB in homers.
  • C.J. Abrams: .287 AVG – 3 HR and 3 doubles in his last 10 games.
  • Luis García Jr.: .266 AVG, 19 doubles – Steady contributor in the middle infield.

Game Odds

Detroit Tigers                    – 159

Washington Nationals   9.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, June 30, 2025

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