Game Details
- Time: 12:05 PM ET
- Venue: Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.
- Broadcast: NBCSCA, MASN, MLB Network
- Streaming: MLB.tv, NBC Sports App
Matchup Overview
The Athletics and Nationals face off in the rubber match of their three-game series. After a wild 16–7 slugfest in Game 1 and a tight 2–1 Nationals win in Game 2, both teams are looking to close the series with a morale-boosting victory.
Starting Pitchers
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | Strikeouts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | Jacob Lopez | 4–6 | 3.99 | 1.34 | 84 |
| Washington Nationals | Mitchell Parker | 7–11 | 5.43 | 1.47 | 77 |
- Lopez is coming off two consecutive scoreless outings, including a five-inning gem vs. Arizona.
- Parker has struggled recently, allowing 8 earned runs in his last start vs. Milwaukee.
Team Trends & Stats
| Category | Athletics | Nationals |
|---|---|---|
| Record (Overall) | 50–66 | 45–68 |
| Road/Home Record | 27–32 (Road) | 22–35 (Home) |
| Last 10 Games | 6–4 | 4–6 |
| Team Batting Avg | .284 (last 10) | .240 (last 10) |
| Team ERA | 3.13 | 7.57 |
| Home Runs (Season) | 159 (4th in AL) | 117 |
The Athletics have outscored opponents by 19 runs over their last 10 games, while the Nationals have been outscored by 31.
Players to Watch
Athletics
- Shea Langeliers: Batting .429 over his last 10 games with 7 HR and 8 RBI
- Brent Rooker: 23 HR, 66 RBI – team leader in both categories
- Nick Kurtz: 23 HR, batting .389 over his last 5 games
Washington Nationals
- James Wood: 24 HR, 71 RBI – leads team in both categories
- C.J. Abrams: .273 AVG – team leader in batting average
- Luis Garcia: 22 doubles, 9 HR, 50 RBI
Betting Insights
- The Athletics have won 5 of their last 6 road games
- The Nationals have lost 6 of their last 9 home games
- Seven of Washington’s last eight home games vs AL teams have hit the Over
Game Odds
Athletics – 137
Washington Nationals 9
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Wednesday, August 6, 2025
