Game Details
| Game | Time (ET) | Venue | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | 1:05 PM | Nationals Park, Washington, D.C. | MASN2, FanDuel Sports Network |
| Game 2 | 6:45 PM | Nationals Park, Washington, D.C. | MASN2, FanDuel Sports Network |
Starting Pitching Matchups
Game 1: Tyler Holton (DET) vs. Trevor Williams (WSH)
| Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Holton (LHP) | 3–3 | 4.34 | — | Serving as an opener; longest outing this season is 2.0 IP |
| Trevor Williams (RHP) | 3–9 | 5.65 | — | 0–4 with a 5.55 ERA in June; 2–0 career vs. DET |
Game 2: Jack Flaherty (DET) vs. MacKenzie Gore (WSH)
| Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Flaherty (RHP) | 5–9 | 4.80 | — | 4–1 with a 3.78 ERA in 6 career starts vs. WSH |
| MacKenzie Gore (LHP) | 3–8 | 3.09 | — | 2 ER or fewer in 7 of last 8 starts; no wins since June 4 |
Team Performance Snapshot
| Team | Record | Last 10 | Home/Away | Run Differential |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 53–32 | 5–5 | 23–18 (Road) | +58 |
| Nationals | 35–49 | 5–5 | 16–24 (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
