Detroit Tigers at Washington Nationals Game Preview (July 3, 2025)

Thursday, July 3rd, 2025

Game Details

The Detroit Tigers (54-33) play the Washington Nationals (36-50) in Washington on Thursday, July 3, 2025. The game is scheduled for 5:45 PM EDT.

This game is the third meeting between these teams this season, with the winner claiming the three-game series.

Betting Odds

The Tigers are favored at -162, and the Nationals are +135. The over/under for total runs is 9 1/2.

Pitching Probables

Dietrich Enns (1-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.60 WHIP, 4 strikeouts) is expected to start for the Tigers. Jake Irvin (6-3, 4.73 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 71 strikeouts) is the probable pitcher for the Nationals.

Team Analysis

The Tigers lead the AL Central with a 54-33 record overall. They have a 24-19 record in road games. Detroit has been particularly successful when out-hitting their opponents, with a 39-4 record in those situations.

The Nationals are currently fifth in the NL East with a 36-50 overall record. They are 17-25 at home. Washington ranks ninth in the NL in home runs with 85 total, averaging 1.0 per game.

Top Performers

For the Nationals, James Wood has contributed 19 doubles and 22 home runs. C.J. Abrams is hitting well over the last 10 games, going 15 for 46 with three doubles, a triple, and two home runs.

Riley Greene leads the Tigers with a .296 batting average, 21 doubles, and 21 home runs. Kerry Carpenter has hit a double, a triple, and three home runs over his last 10 games.

Last 10 Games

Nationals: 5-5 record, .287 batting average, 6.24 ERA, outscored by one run.

Tigers: 6-4 record, .297 batting average, 3.48 ERA, outscored opponents by 22 runs.

Injuries

Nationals: Keibert Ruiz (head), Andrew Chafin (hamstring), Dylan Crews (back), Orlando Ribalta (biceps), Derek Law (forearm), DJ Herz (elbow), Mason Thompson (elbow), Josiah Gray (elbow).

Tigers: Sawyer Gipson-Long (neck), Kerry Carpenter (hamstring), Jackson Jobe (flexor), Jason Foley (shoulder), Alex Cobb (hip), Reese Olson (finger), Ty Madden (shoulder), Jose Urquidy (elbow), Alex Lange (lat).

In summary

The Detroit Tigers (54-33) face the Washington Nationals (36-50) in the series finale on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 5:45 PM EDT in Washington. Dietrich Enns is the probable pitcher for Detroit, opposing Jake Irvin for Washington. The Tigers have a strong record, especially when hitting better than their opponents, while the Nationals look to improve their home stand record.

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