Venue: Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.
First Pitch: 4:05 PM ET
Broadcast: MASN, Bally Sports Wisconsin
Game Storylines
- Brewers Dominance: Milwaukee (65–44) has won all four matchups against Washington this season, including a 16–9 slugfest on Friday.
- Contreras on Fire: William Contreras went 5-for-5 with a homer and 3 RBI in Friday’s win.
- Pitching Duel: Milwaukee sends Brandon Woodruff (2–0, 2.01 ERA) to the mound, while Washington counters with Jake Irvin (8–5, 4.69 ERA).
Pitching Matchup Breakdown
| Pitcher | Team | ERA | WHIP | K/BB | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Woodruff | Brewers | 2.01 | 0.72 | — | 3 quality starts in 4 outings |
| Jake Irvin | Nationals | 4.69 | 1.29 | — | 3–0 on Saturdays with 2.19 ERA |
Player Spotlight
Milwaukee Brewers
- William Contreras: .250 AVG, 19 doubles, 8 HR – 17-for-42 with 3 HR in last 10 games
- Sal Frelick: .292 AVG – team-high batting average
- Christian Yelich: 20 HR, 69 RBI – leads team in both categories
Washington Nationals
- James Wood: 24 HR, 71 RBI – ranks 12th in MLB HR, 13th in RBI
- C.J. Abrams: .275 AVG, 25 doubles, 14 HR – consistent top-of-lineup bat
- Luis García: .261 AVG, 22 doubles – 12-for-37 with 2 HR in last 10 games
Team Trends & Stats
| Team | Last 10 Games | Batting Avg | ERA | Run Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers | 6–4 | .300 | 3.84 | +17 |
| Nationals | 5–5 | .254 | 5.17 | –5 |
- Brewers Power Surge: 24–4 when hitting 2+ HR in a game
- Nationals Home Record: 21–32 at Nationals Park
- Season Series: Brewers lead 4–0
Game Odds
Milwaukee Brewers – 190
Washington Nationals 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, August 1, 2025
