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

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Game Details

GameTime (ET)VenueBroadcast
Game 11:05 PMNationals Park, Washington, D.C.MASN2, FanDuel Sports Network
Game 26:45 PMNationals Park, Washington, D.C.MASN2, FanDuel Sports Network

Starting Pitching Matchups

Game 1: Tyler Holton (DET) vs. Trevor Williams (WSH)

PitcherRecordERAWHIPNotes
Tyler Holton (LHP)3–34.34Serving as an opener; longest outing this season is 2.0 IP
Trevor Williams (RHP)3–95.650–4 with a 5.55 ERA in June; 2–0 career vs. DET

Game 2: Jack Flaherty (DET) vs. MacKenzie Gore (WSH)

PitcherRecordERAWHIPNotes
Jack Flaherty (RHP)5–94.804–1 with a 3.78 ERA in 6 career starts vs. WSH
MacKenzie Gore (LHP)3–83.092 ER or fewer in 7 of last 8 starts; no wins since June 4

Team Performance Snapshot

TeamRecordLast 10Home/AwayRun Differential
Tigers53–325–523–18 (Road)+58
Nationals35–495–516–24 (Home)-72
  • Detroit has won 5 of its last 7 and sits atop the AL Central.
  • Washington has improved after an 11-game losing streak, going 5–5 in its last 10.

Players to Watch

Detroit Tigers

  • Riley Greene: 19 HR, .539 SLG – Team leader in power production.
  • Zach McKinstry: 11-for-31 (.355) over last 10 games with 2 HR and 6 RBI.
  • Kerry Carpenter: .281 AVG, 15 HR – Key left-handed bat in the middle of the order.

Washington Nationals

  • James Wood: 22 HR, 19 doubles – Breakout rookie campaign continues.
  • C.J. Abrams: 17-for-48 (.354) over last 10 games with 3 HR and 3 doubles.
  • Jacob Young: Speed threat and defensive anchor in center; vocal about Gore’s lack of run support.

Game 1 Odds

Detroit Tigers                    – 159

Washington Nationals   9.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Game 2 Odds

Detroit Tigers                    – 115

Washington Nationals   8

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, July 1, 2025

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