Boston Red Sox at Washington Nationals Game Preview (July 5, 2025)

Saturday, July 5th, 2025

The Washington Nationals host the Boston Red Sox on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. The game is scheduled to begin at 3:05 PM ET.

Matchup Information

The Boston Red Sox enter the game with a 44-45 overall record, placing them fourth in the AL East. They hold a 19-25 record in road games.

The Washington Nationals have a 37-51 record overall and are fifth in the NL East. They are 18-26 at home. The Nationals boast a strong record of 27-6 in games where they outhit their opponents.

Pitching Matchup

For the Red Sox, Walker Buehler is expected to take the mound. He carries a 5-6 record with a 6.45 ERA, a 1.58 WHIP, and 59 strikeouts this season.

Starting for the Nationals will be Mitchell Parker. His season record stands at 5-8, with a 4.73 ERA, a 1.35 WHIP, and 62 strikeouts.

Betting Odds

The odds for the game favor the Red Sox slightly at -110, while the Nationals are close behind at -109. The over/under for total runs is set at 9 1/2.

Game Context

This game is the second meeting between the two teams this season. The Red Sox come into the contest following a Friday game where Trevor Story had a notable four-hit performance.

Boston has shown strength in games where they prevent home runs, holding a 22-12 record in such situations.

Top Performers

Washington Nationals

James Wood has been a power threat for the Nationals, hitting 19 doubles and 23 home runs. C.J. Abrams has been productive over the last 10 games, going 15 for 44 with two doubles, a triple, and a home run.

Boston Red Sox

Jarren Duran leads the Red Sox offense with 22 doubles, nine triples, six home runs, and 42 RBI. Wilyer Abreu has been hot recently, recording 10 hits, including a double and four home runs, with 15 RBI over his last 10 appearances.

Recent Form

Washington Nationals

In their last 10 games, the Nationals hold a 5-5 record. Their batting average is .287, while the team ERA is 6.47. They have been outscored by a total of four runs in this stretch.

Boston Red Sox

The Red Sox have a 4-6 record over their last 10 games. They have a .279 batting average and a 4.60 ERA. Despite their losing record in this span, they have outscored their opponents by nine runs.

Injuries

Washington Nationals

Trevor Williams: 15-Day IL (elbow), Dylan Crews: 10-Day IL (back), Orlando Ribalta: 15-Day IL (biceps), Derek Law: 15-Day IL (forearm), DJ Herz: 60-Day IL (elbow), Mason Thompson: 60-Day IL (elbow), Josiah Gray: 60-Day IL (elbow).

Boston Red Sox

Zack Kelly: 15-Day IL (oblique), Justin Slaten: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Luis Guerrero: 15-Day IL (elbow), Hunter Dobbins: 15-Day IL (elbow), Josh Winckowski: 60-Day IL (elbow), Nick Burdi: 15-Day IL (knee), Liam Hendriks: 15-Day IL (hip), Alex Bregman: 10-Day IL (quadricep), Triston Casas: 60-Day IL (knee), Masataka Yoshida: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Kutter Crawford: 60-Day IL (knee), Tanner Houck: 15-Day IL (flexor), Patrick Sandoval: 60-Day IL (elbow).

In summary

The Boston Red Sox face the Washington Nationals in Washington D.C. on July 5, 2025, at 3:05 PM ET. Boston stands at 44-45, while Washington is 37-51. Walker Buehler is the projected starter for Boston (5-6, 6.45 ERA), opposing Washington's Mitchell Parker (5-8, 4.73 ERA). Key performers include James Wood and C.J. Abrams for the Nationals, and Jarren Duran and Wilyer Abreu for the Red Sox. The Nationals are 5-5 in their last 10 games, while the Red Sox are 4-6. Both teams have multiple players on the injured list. This is the second game of the season series.

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