Game Overview
Date & Time: Sunday, August 10, 2025 – 4:05 PM ET
Venue: Oracle Park, San Francisco, CA
Series Status: Tied 1–1
Pitching Matchup
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | Strikeouts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationals | MacKenzie Gore | 4–12 | 4.29 | 1.36 | 148 |
| Giants | Justin Verlander | 1–8 | 4.39 | 1.46 | 81 |
- Gore has struggled recently, allowing 14 earned runs over his last two starts
- Verlander has pitched better lately, allowing just one earned run over his last three outings, but is 0–5 at home this season
Team Form & Trends
Washington Nationals
- Last 10 Games: 2–8
- Batting Avg: .218
- ERA: 8.28
- Road Record: 24–34
- Top Performers:
- James Wood: 25 HR, 73 RBI, .484 SLG
- C.J. Abrams: .267 AVG, 14 HR
- Luis García: .263 AVG, 22 2B, 9 HR
San Francisco Giants
- Last 10 Games: 5–5
- Batting Avg: .242
- ERA: 3.20
- Home Record: 29–27
- Top Performers:
- Rafael Devers: 22 HR, 80 RBI, .267 AVG last 5 games
- Jung Hoo Lee: .258 AVG, 27 2B, 9 3B, 6 HR
- Heliot Ramos: .274 AVG, 14 HR
Injury Report
Washington Nationals
- Luis García (back), Dylan Crews (back), Trevor Williams (elbow), Keibert Ruiz (concussion), Derek Law (forearm), DJ Herz (elbow), Josiah Gray (elbow)
San Francisco Giants
- Jerar Encarnacion (hamstring), Wilmer Flores (hamstring), Landen Roupp (elbow), Erik Miller (elbow), Tom Murphy (back)
Game Outlook
- Edge: Giants have the pitching momentum and better bullpen ERA
- X-Factor: Verlander’s day-game splits (3.60 ERA) vs. Gore’s recent struggles
- Betting Angle: Giants -138 is playable; Under 8 runs is trending (all 5 meetings in 2025 have hit the under)
How to Watch
- TV: NBC Sports Bay Area, MASN
- Streaming: MLB.tv
- Radio: KNBR 680 AM (Giants), 106.7 The Fan (Nationals)
Game Odds
Washington Nationals 8
San Francisco Giants – 138
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, August 9, 2025
