Game Details
- Matchup: Washington Nationals (33–46) vs. San Diego Padres (42–36)
- Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
- First Pitch: 9:40 PM ET
- Venue: Petco Park, San Diego, CA
- Broadcast: MASN2 (Nationals), Padres.TV, MLB.TV
Game Context & Stakes
The Nationals stunned San Diego with a 10–6 win in the series opener, powered by James Wood’s 3-hit, 4-RBI performance. Washington has now won 3 of its last 4 against the Padres dating back to 2024.
The Padres, still in the thick of the NL Wild Card race, are looking to bounce back behind rookie sensation Ryan Bergert, who’s been lights-out in limited action. San Diego is 23–14 at home and 30–9 when out-hitting opponents.
Probable Starting Pitchers
Washington Nationals – Trevor Williams (RHP)
- Record: 3–8
- ERA: 5.54
- WHIP: 1.45
- Last Start: 5.1 IP, 2 ER vs. Rockies
- Scouting Report: Williams has struggled with consistency, allowing a .297 opponent batting average. He’s averaging just under 5 innings per start and has only one quality start in 15 outings.
San Diego Padres – Ryan Bergert (RHP)
- Record: 1–0
- ERA: 1.87
- WHIP: 0.96
- Last Start: 4.2 IP, 0 ER vs. Dodgers
- Scouting Report: Bergert has been dominant in his first four MLB starts, holding opponents to a .169 average. He’s posted 19 strikeouts in 24.2 innings and has yet to allow more than 2 earned runs in any outing.
Players to Watch
Washington Nationals
- James Wood: .279 AVG, 22 HR, 57 RBI – 3 HR in last 5 games; 4 RBI in Monday’s win
- CJ Abrams: .277 AVG, 11 HR, 15 SB – 14-for-39 (.359) in last 10 games
- Luis García Jr.: .312 AVG, 7 HR – 47.7% hard-hit rate and .514 xSLG
- Josh Bell: 44.1% hard-hit rate, 9.5% walk rate – veteran presence in the middle of the order
San Diego Padres
- Manny Machado: .305 AVG, 12 HR, 46 RBI – leads team in AVG and RBI
- Fernando Tatis Jr.: 15 HR, .289 AVG – homered in Monday’s loss; 3 HR in last 7 games
- Luis Arraez: .279 AVG, 16 doubles – 9-game hit streak entering Tuesday
- Jackson Merrill: .310 AVG, .539 xSLG – breakout rookie with elite contact skills
Trends
- Padres are 10–6 when favored by –166 or more
- Nationals are 12–16 as +140 or worse underdogs
- OVER has hit in 35 of 77 Nationals games
- Padres are 30–9 when out-hitting opponents
How to Watch Nationals vs Padres – June 24, 2025
- TV Channels: MASN2 (WSH), Padres.TV (SD)
- Streaming: MLB.TV, FuboTV
- Radio: 106.7 The Fan (WSH), KWFN 97.3 FM (SD)
Game Odds
Washington Nationals 9
San Diego Padres – 168
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, June 23, 2025
