The Boston Red Sox aim to complete a three-game sweep of the Washington Nationals in this Sunday matinee showdown. With both teams hovering around the .500 mark, this matchup carries weight for postseason positioning and momentum heading into the All-Star break.
Game Details
| Matchup | Boston Red Sox vs Washington Nationals |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, July 6, 2025 |
| First Pitch | 1:35 PM ET |
| Venue | Nationals Park, Washington, D.C. |
| Broadcast | NESN, MASN, MLB.tv |
| Series | Game 3 of 3-game set (Red Sox lead 2–0) |
Team Records & Recent Form
| Team | Record | Last 10 Games | Division Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Red Sox | 45–45 | 5–5 | 4th in AL East |
| Washington Nationals | 37–52 | 4–6 | 5th in NL East |
- The Red Sox have outscored opponents by 20 runs over their last 10 games.
- The Nationals have allowed 6.27 ERA over their last 10, struggling to contain opposing offenses.
Starting Pitching Matchup
Boston Red Sox: Garrett Crochet (8–4, 2.34 ERA)
- 144 strikeouts, 1.04 WHIP
- One of the AL’s most dominant left-handers in 2025
- Coming off a 7-inning, 1-run performance vs. Toronto
Washington Nationals: Shinnosuke Ogasawara (0–0, MLB debut)
- Japanese import making his first MLB start
- Known for pinpoint control and a deceptive splitter
- High upside, but facing a tough lineup in his debut
Players to Watch
Boston Red Sox
- Trevor Story: Batting .385 over his last 10 games with 12 RBIs
- Wilyer Abreu: 17 HR, .257 AVG – team leader in power and consistency
- Jarren Duran: 22 doubles, 10 triples, 6 HR – dynamic leadoff threat with a 6-game hitting streak
Washington Nationals
- James Wood: .288 AVG, 23 HR, 67 RBI – top-10 in MLB in both HR and RBI
- C.J. Abrams: .286 AVG, 12 HR – versatile shortstop with speed and pop
- Luis Garcia: .265 AVG, 19 doubles – steady contributor in the middle of the lineup
Injury Report Highlights
Boston Red Sox
- Alex Bregman (quad), Triston Casas (knee), Masataka Yoshida (shoulder) – all on IL
- Liam Hendriks, Tanner Houck, Kutter Crawford – key arms sidelined
Washington Nationals
- Derek Law, Josiah Gray, Dylan Crews – all out with long-term injuries
