MLB Game Preview: Milwaukee Brewers (66-44) vs. Washington Nationals (44-66)

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Game Details

  • Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025
  • Time: 1:35 PM ET
  • Venue: Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.
  • Broadcast: ESPN, FanDuel Sports Wisconsin, MLB.tv

Game Storylines
Brewers Aim to Complete Series Sweep
The Milwaukee Brewers have dominated the Nationals all season, winning all five matchups and outscoring Washington 46-20. Riding a 16-4 run over their last 20 games, Milwaukee is surging behind a powerful offense and elite pitching. Christian Yelich continues to lead the charge with 21 home runs and 69 RBIs, while William Contreras is batting .372 over his last 10 games.

Nationals Struggling to Find Momentum
The Washington Nationals have dropped four straight games and are just 7-17 against NL Central opponents. Rookie Brad Lord takes the mound hoping to stop the skid, but the offense has been inconsistent. James Wood leads the team with 24 home runs, while Luis Garcia has shown flashes with 5 RBIs in his last 10 games.

Pitching Matchup

  • Misiorowski has allowed just 3 earned runs over his last 3 starts and boasts a 12.7 K/9 rate.
  • Lord has struggled at home (0-2, 3.93 ERA) and faces Milwaukee for the first time.

Game Odds

Milwaukee Brewers       – 157

Washington Nationals   8.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, August 2, 2025