Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals MLB Game Preview | July 22, 2025

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025

Cincinnati Reds at Washington Nationals Game Preview: July 22, 2025

Cincinnati Reds (52-49, third in the NL Central) vs. Washington Nationals (40-60, fifth in the NL East)

Washington; Tuesday, 6:45 p.m. EDT

Reds -136, Nationals +115; over/under is 9 runs

Pitching Matchup

Reds: Chase Burns (0-1, 6.19 ERA, 1.62 WHIP, 25 strikeouts)

Nationals: Brad Lord (2-5, 3.46 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 56 strikeouts)

Game Outlook

The Washington Nationals host the Cincinnati Reds, leading the series 1-0.

Washington is 40-60 overall and 20-30 in home games. Nationals hitters are batting a collective .246, which ranks eighth in the NL.

Cincinnati is 24-27 on the road and 52-49 overall. The Reds have a 44-6 record in games when they out-hit their opponents.

Tuesday's game is the fifth time these teams square off this season. The Nationals hold a 3-1 advantage in the season series.

Top Performers

James Wood has 21 doubles and 24 home runs while hitting .275 for the Nationals. Brady House is 15 for 39 with three doubles and two home runs over the last 10 games.

Elly De La Cruz has 18 doubles, three triples and 18 home runs for the Reds. Matt McLain is 12 for 40 with two doubles and two home runs over the last 10 games.

Recent Form

Nationals: 3-7, .236 batting average, 6.13 ERA, outscored by 24 runs

Reds: 6-4, .257 batting average, 3.89 ERA, outscored opponents by seven runs

Injuries

Nationals: Trevor Williams: 60-Day IL (elbow), Keibert Ruiz: 7-Day IL (concussion), Derek Law: 60-Day IL (forearm), Dylan Crews: 10-Day IL (back), Orlando Ribalta: 15-Day IL (biceps), DJ Herz: 60-Day IL (elbow), Josiah Gray: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Reds: Ian Gibaut: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Wade Miley: 15-Day IL (flexor), Rhett Lowder: 60-Day IL (forearm), Hunter Greene: 15-Day IL (groin), Carson Spiers: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Tyler Callihan: 60-Day IL (forearm), Brandon Williamson: 60-Day IL (elbow), Julian Aguiar: 60-Day IL (elbow)

In summary

The Washington Nationals (40-60) are set to host the Cincinnati Reds (52-49) on July 22, 2025, at 6:45 PM EDT. The Nationals currently lead the season series against the Reds 3-1. Washington's Brad Lord (2-5, 3.46 ERA) will pitch against Cincinnati's Chase Burns (0-1, 6.19 ERA). Key performers include James Wood and Brady House for the Nationals, and Elly De La Cruz and Matt McLain for the Reds. The Reds enter with better recent form, holding a 6-4 record in their last 10 games, while the Nationals are 3-7. Both teams are managing significant injury lists as they head into this matchup.

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