Colorado Rockies at Washington Nationals - June 18, 2025

Wednesday, June 18th, 2025

The Colorado Rockies take on the Washington Nationals in Washington on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 6:45 p.m. EDT. The Rockies are looking to extend a three-game win streak.

Team Records and Standings

The Colorado Rockies hold a 16-57 overall record and are fifth in the NL West. They have struggled on the road, going 9-30 away from home. The Rockies rank eighth in the NL with 71 total home runs.

The Washington Nationals are 30-43 overall and sit fourth in the NL East. At home, the Nationals have a 15-23 record. Washington ranks ninth in the NL with 70 total home runs.

Season Series

This game marks the sixth meeting between these two teams this season. The Rockies currently lead the season series 3-2.

Pitching Matchup

The Rockies are expected to start German Marquez (2-8, 6.62 ERA, 1.66 WHIP, 48 strikeouts).

For the Nationals, Mitchell Parker (4-7, 4.96 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 50 strikeouts) is the projected starter.

Odds

Nationals -171, Rockies +142; over/under is 9 runs.

Top Performers

For the Nationals, James Wood leads the team with a .281 batting average, hitting 18 doubles and 18 home runs. C.J. Abrams has been hot recently, going 12 for 37 with a home run and three RBI over the last 10 games.

Hunter Goodman leads the Rockies with a .285 batting average, including 16 doubles, three triples, 14 home runs, 14 walks, and 46 RBI. Thairo Estrada has contributed recently, going 13 for 44 with a home run and five RBI over his last 10 games.

Last 10 Games

The Nationals are 0-10 in their last 10 games, with a .229 batting average and a 5.42 ERA, being outscored by 25 runs.

The Rockies have a 4-6 record over their last 10 games, posting a .273 batting average and a 6.95 ERA, being outscored by 14 runs.

Injuries

Nationals Injuries

Andrew Chafin: 15-Day IL (hamstring), Dylan Crews: 10-Day IL (back), Paul DeJong: 10-Day IL (face), 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)

Rockies Injuries

Thairo Estrada: day-to-day (hand), Ryan Feltner: 60-Day IL (back), Kyle Freeland: 15-Day IL (back), Ezequiel Tovar: 10-Day IL (oblique), Tanner Gordon: 15-Day IL (oblique), Kris Bryant: 60-Day IL (lumbar), Jeff Criswell: 60-Day IL (elbow)

In summary

The Washington Nationals (30-43) host the Colorado Rockies (16-57) on June 18, 2025, at 6:45 p.m. EDT. The Nationals are fourth in the NL East, while the Rockies are fifth in the NL West and hold a 3-2 lead in the season series. German Marquez pitches for Colorado against Mitchell Parker for Washington. Key players include James Wood and C.J. Abrams for the Nationals, and Hunter Goodman and Thairo Estrada for the Rockies. Washington enters the game on a 10-game losing streak, while Colorado is 4-6 in their last 10 outings.

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