Game Details
| Matchup | Detroit Tigers (53–32) vs. Washington Nationals (35–49) |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, July 3, 2025 |
| Time | 6:45 PM ET |
| Venue | Nationals Park, Washington, D.C. |
| Broadcast | MASN2, Bally Sports Detroit, MLB.tv |
Starting Pitchers
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | K/9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | Jack Flaherty (RHP) | 5–9 | 4.80 | 1.23 | 10.7 |
| Nationals | MacKenzie Gore (LHP) | 3–8 | 3.09 | 1.20 | 11.7 |
- Jack Flaherty has a solid track record vs. Washington (4–1, 3.78 ERA lifetime) and is coming off a 6-inning, 7-strikeout outing vs. Oakland.
- MacKenzie Gore has allowed 2 ER or fewer in 7 of his last 8 starts but has suffered from poor run support. He’s 0–4 in June despite a 3.09 ERA.
Team Performance Snapshot
| Team | Last 10 Games | Home/Away | Run Differential |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 6–4 | 23–18 (Road) | +58 |
| Nationals | 5–5 | 16–24 (Home) | -72 |
- Detroit leads the AL Central and ranks top 5 in MLB in runs scored (424), slugging (.428), and batting average (.256).
- Washington has improved after an 11-game losing streak but remains inconsistent offensively.
Players to Watch
Detroit Tigers
- Riley Greene: .298 AVG, 21 HR, 69 RBI – Top 10 in MLB in both HR and RBI.
- Spencer Torkelson: .233 AVG, 18 HR – Batting .400 over his last 5 games.
- Zach McKinstry: .293 AVG, 8 triples – Versatile bat with speed and gap power.
Washington Nationals
- James Wood: 22 HR, 65 RBI – Leads team in both categories; top 10 in MLB.
- C.J. Abrams: .288 AVG – Table-setter with speed and improving power.
- Luis García: .266 AVG, 19 doubles – Reliable contact hitter in the middle infield.
Game Odds
Detroit Tigers – 158
Washington Nationals 9.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, July 2, 2025
