Game Details
- Matchup: Washington Nationals (32–46) vs. San Diego Padres (42–35)
- Date: Monday, June 23, 2025
- First Pitch: 9:40 PM ET
- Venue: Petco Park, San Diego, CA
- Broadcast: MASN 2, Padres TV Network, MLB.TV (Free Game of the Day)
Game Context & Stakes
The Padres are surging, having won 3 of their last 4 games and sitting third in the NL West. The Nationals, meanwhile, have dropped 13 of their last 15 and are trying to stop the bleeding after a 13–7 loss to the Dodgers on Sunday.
This is the first meeting of the 2025 season between these two clubs. San Diego swept Washington 6–0 in last year’s season series.
Starting Pitchers
Washington Nationals – Mitchell Parker (LHP)
- Record: 4–8
- ERA: 4.59
- WHIP: 1.32
- Last Start: 6.0 IP, 1 ER, 8 K vs. Rockies
- Scouting Report: Parker has allowed 3+ earned runs in 8 of his last 10 starts and was shelled for 6 ER in his only career outing vs. San Diego.
San Diego Padres – Stephen Kolek (RHP)
- Record: 3–2
- ERA: 3.59
- WHIP: 1.29
- Last Start: 6.1 IP, 3 ER vs. Dodgers
- Scouting Report: Kolek has been steady but not dominant, allowing 3+ ER in each of his last two starts.
Players to Watch
Washington Nationals
- James Wood: 5 HR in last 10 games; .606 SLG and 94.1 mph average exit velocity
- Luis García Jr.: 18 doubles, 7 HR; .519 xSLG and .314 xBA
- CJ Abrams: 13.4° launch angle, 8.2% barrel rate; .287 AVG with 10 HR
San Diego Padres
- Luis Arraez: .273 AVG, 16 doubles, 3 HR; elite contact hitter
- Manny Machado: .308 xBA, 12.4% barrel rate; 2 HR in last 10 games
- Jackson Merrill: .305 AVG, .536 xSLG; breakout rookie campaign
Trends
- Nationals have lost 5 straight games started by Parker
- Padres have covered the spread in 5 straight games vs. Washington
- OVER has hit in 4 straight Padres home games vs. Nationals
How to Watch Nationals vs Padres – June 23, 2025
- TV Channels: MASN 2 (WSH), Padres TV Network (SD)
- Streaming: MLB.TV (Free Game of the Day), FuboTV
- Radio: 106.7 The Fan (WSH), KWFN 97.3 FM (SD)
Game Odds
Washington Nationals 8.5
San Diego Padres – 176
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, June 22, 2025
