Venue: Nationals Park, Washington D.C.
First Pitch: 1:35 PM ET
Watch Live: MASN, SDPA, MLB.TV
Starting Pitchers – July 20, 2025
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | Strikeouts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padres | Nick Pivetta (RHP) | 9-2 | 2.88 | 1.02 | 122 |
| Nationals | MacKenzie Gore (LHP) | 4-8 | 3.02 | 1.20 | 138 |
- Nick Pivetta has been dominant lately, allowing just one earned run over his last 25.1 innings pitched. Despite a rough career record against Washington (2–7, 8.10 ERA), his current form makes him a formidable threat.
- MacKenzie Gore has quietly put together a solid season, ranking among the NL’s top strikeout pitchers. He’s held opponents to a .234 batting average and has a 4.35 ERA in career matchups vs. San Diego.
Players to Watch
San Diego Padres
- Manny Machado: Leads the team with 18 HR, 60 RBI, and a .287 AVG
- Fernando Tatis Jr.: 16 HR, 53 RBI, and 13 doubles; batting .266
- Luis Arraez: Batting .285 with 17 doubles and 5 HR; consistent contact hitter
Washington Nationals
- James Wood: 24 HR, 69 RBI, .276 AVG; ranks 10th in MLB for HR and RBI
- C.J. Abrams: Team-high .287 AVG; 11 HR and 42 RBI
- Luis Garcia: 20 doubles, 7 HR, .256 AVG; key contributor in the middle infield
Team Comparison – Key Stats
| Category | Padres | Nationals |
|---|---|---|
| Batting Avg | .246 | .245 |
| Runs/Game | 4.3 | 3.9 |
| Team ERA | 3.63 | 5.19 |
| WHIP | 1.23 | 1.40 |
| Last 10 Games | 6-4 | 2-8 |
San Diego’s pitching staff ranks among the best in the National League, while Washington continues to struggle defensively, allowing over 5.5 runs per game in their last 10 outings.
Game Odds
San Diego Padres – 120
Washington Nationals 8
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, July 19, 2025
