Game Details
- Matchup: Detroit Tigers (53–32) vs. Washington Nationals (35–49)
- Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
- Time: 6:45 PM ET
- Venue: Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.
- Broadcast: MASN, Bally Sports Detroit, MLB.tv
Starting Pitchers
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | K/9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | Jack Flaherty (RHP) | 7–4 | 3.58 | 1.21 | 9.3 |
| Nationals | Jake Irvin (RHP) | 5–7 | 4.76 | 1.34 | 8.1 |
- Jack Flaherty is coming off his 6th quality start of the season, striking out 7 over 6 innings vs. Oakland.
- Jake Irvin has struggled with consistency but owns a 3.91 ERA at home this season.
Team Performance Snapshot
| Team | Record | Last 10 | Home/Away | Run Differential |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 53–32 | 5–5 | 23–18 (Road) | +72 |
| Nationals | 35–49 | 5–5 | 16–24 (Home) | -61 |
- Detroit ranks 3rd in the AL in on-base percentage (.325) and has won 5 of its last 7 as a road favorite.
- Washington is 25–6 when out-hitting opponents but has allowed 5+ runs in 6 of its last 10 games.
Players to Watch
Detroit Tigers
- Riley Greene: .296 AVG, 19 HR, 63 RBI – Top 15 in MLB in both home runs and RBI.
- Spencer Torkelson: 17 HR, 18 doubles – Batting .316 over his last 5 games with a 4-game hit streak.
- Zach McKinstry: .283 AVG – 11 doubles, 8 triples, and 5 HR; versatile spark plug in the lineup.
Washington Nationals
- James Wood: 22 HR, 64 RBI – Leads the team in both categories; ranks 6th in MLB in homers.
- C.J. Abrams: .287 AVG – 3 HR and 3 doubles in his last 10 games.
- Luis García Jr.: .266 AVG, 19 doubles – Steady contributor in the middle infield.
Game Odds
Detroit Tigers – 159
Washington Nationals 9.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, June 30, 2025
