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MLB Game Preview: Boston Red Sox (44-45) vs. Washington Nationals (37-51)

The Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals continue their three-game weekend series at Nationals Park in a battle between two teams trying to stay afloat in their respective playoff races. With both clubs showcasing rising stars and veteran arms, this Red Sox vs Nationals July 6 matchup promises fireworks in the nation’s capital.

Game Details

MatchupBoston Red Sox vs Washington Nationals
DateSaturday, July 5, 2025
First Pitch4:05 PM ET
VenueNationals Park, Washington, D.C.
BroadcastNESN, MASN, MLB.tv
Season SeriesRed Sox lead 1–0 (Game 2 of 3-game set)

Team Records & Recent Form

TeamRecordLast 10 GamesDivision Rank
Boston Red Sox44–454–64th in AL East
Washington Nationals37–515–55th in NL East
  • The Red Sox are 19–25 on the road and have gone 3–7 against the spread in their last 10 games.
  • The Nationals are 18–26 at home but have won 4 of their last 6 against Boston.

Pitching Matchup

Boston Red Sox: Walker Buehler (3–2, 4.11 ERA)

  • 46.0 IP, 49 K, 1.26 WHIP
  • Coming off a 6-inning, 2-run outing vs. the Yankees
  • Has allowed 2 or fewer runs in 4 of his last 5 starts

Washington Nationals: Michael Soroka (3–5, 4.70 ERA)

  • 59.1 IP, 64 K, 1.24 WHIP
  • Allowed just 1 ER in 6 IP in last start vs. Angels
  • Struggles with long ball: 10 HR allowed in 11 starts

Players to Watch

Boston Red Sox

  • Wilyer Abreu: .257 AVG, 17 HR, 48 RBI – leads team in HR and RBI
  • Trevor Story: 51 RBI – 6-game hitting streak, batting .410 over last 10 games
  • Jarren Duran: .255 AVG, 22 doubles, 9 triples – 5-game hit streak
  • Ceddanne Rafaela: .253 AVG, 9 HR – 5 doubles in last 5 games

Washington Nationals

  • James Wood: .292 AVG, 23 HR, 67 RBI – top 10 in MLB in both HR and RBI
  • C.J. Abrams: .287 AVG, 12 HR – 8-game hit streak, batting .341 over last 10 games
  • Luis García Jr.: .269 AVG, 19 doubles – consistent contact hitter
  • Joey Meneses: Veteran bat with power potential in the middle of the order

Advanced Stats Snapshot

Stat CategoryRed SoxNationals
Team Batting Avg.251.247
Home Runs10498
Team ERA4.324.67
Bullpen ERA3.894.45
OPS.732.718

Game Odds

Boston Red Sox                 10

Washington Nationals   – 113

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 4, 2025

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