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

Matchup	Boston Red Sox vs Washington Nationals
Date	Saturday, July 5, 2025
First Pitch	4:05 PM ET
Venue	Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.
Broadcast	NESN, MASN, MLB.tv
Season Series	Red Sox lead 1–0 (Game 2 of 3-game set)

Team Records & Recent Form

Team	Record	Last 10 Games	Division Rank
Boston Red Sox	44–45	4–6	4th in AL East
Washington Nationals	37–51	5–5	5th 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 Category	Red Sox	Nationals
Team Batting Avg	.251	.247
Home Runs	104	98
Team ERA	4.32	4.67
Bullpen ERA	3.89	4.45
OPS	.732	.718