Game Details
- Matchup: Washington Nationals (38–54) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (49–44)
- Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025
- Time: 7:45 PM ET
- Venue: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO
- Broadcast: MASN, Bally Sports Midwest, MLB.tv
Key Storylines
- Series Decider: With the series tied 1–1, both teams are battling for the edge in this sixth head-to-head meeting of the season. St. Louis leads the season series 4–1.
- Pitching Duel: Miles Mikolas (4–6, 5.26 ERA) starts for the Cardinals, while Mike Soroka (3–6, 5.40 ERA) takes the mound for Washington.
- Offensive Surge: The Nationals exploded for 8 runs in Game 2, while the Cardinals look to bounce back from a sluggish offensive outing.
Starting Pitchers Breakdown
| Team | Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | Last Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationals | Mike Soroka | 3–6 | 5.40 | 1.14 | 4 IP, 7 ER vs. Red Sox |
| Cardinals | Miles Mikolas | 4–6 | 5.26 | 1.34 | 6 IP, 8 ER vs. Cubs |
Players to Watch
Washington Nationals
- James Wood: 24 HR, 69 RBI – ranks top 10 in MLB for both categories.
- C.J. Abrams: .288 AVG – leads team in batting average.
- Nathaniel Lowe: 14 HR, 61 RBI – hit a 3-run homer in Game 2 win.
St. Louis Cardinals
- Brendan Donovan: .296 AVG, 8 HR, 34 RBI – riding a 6-game hit streak.
- Alec Burleson: .290 AVG, 11 HR – consistent contributor with 15 doubles.
- Lars Nootbaar: 12 HR – team leader in long balls.
- Nationals are 3–6 as underdogs in last 9 games.
- Cardinals are 6–4 ATS in last 10 games.
- Over is 9–1 in Nationals’ last 10 games.
Both starters have struggled recently, and with both lineups showing flashes of power, this game could turn into a slugfest. The Cardinals have the edge at home, but Washington’s bats are heating up. Expect scoring early and often.
Game Odds
Washington Nationals 8.5
St. Louis Cardinals – 141
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Wednesday, July 9, 2025
