Milwaukee Brewers vs. Washington Nationals Preview: Odds, Pitching Matchup & Prediction (Aug 2, 2025)

Saturday, August 2nd, 2025

Milwaukee Brewers at Washington Nationals – Game Preview

The Milwaukee Brewers (65-44, first in the NL Central) are set to face the Washington Nationals (44-65, fifth in the NL East) on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Nationals Park in Washington. The game is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. EDT. This matchup follows William Contreras's impressive five-hit performance against the Nationals on Friday.

Pitching Probables

For the Brewers, Brandon Woodruff (2-0, 2.01 ERA, 0.72 WHIP, 29 strikeouts) is expected to take the mound. The Nationals will counter with Jake Irvin (8-5, 4.69 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 86 strikeouts).

Betting Odds

The Brewers are favored at -186, while the Nationals are +154. The over/under for the game is set at 8 1/2 runs.

Washington Nationals Season Overview

The Nationals hold a 44-65 overall record, including a 21-32 mark at home. Notably, Washington has a strong 26-15 record in games where they did not allow a home run.

Milwaukee Brewers Season Overview

Milwaukee boasts a 65-44 overall record, with a solid 29-24 performance in road games. The Brewers have demonstrated significant power, holding a 24-4 record in games where they hit at least two home runs.

Season Series

Saturday's game marks the fifth encounter between these two teams this season. The Brewers have dominated the season series so far, holding a perfect 4-0 advantage.

Top Performers

For the Nationals, C.J. Abrams has been a key contributor with 25 doubles, four triples, and 14 home runs. Luis Garcia has been in good form recently, going 12 for 37 with two doubles and two home runs over the past 10 games.

Leading the Brewers' offense is Sal Frelick, who boasts a .292 batting average, along with 11 doubles, three triples, and eight home runs. William Contreras has been particularly hot over the last 10 games, with 17 hits in 42 at-bats, including three home runs and eight RBI.

Last 10 Games

The Nationals have a 5-5 record in their last 10 games, with a .254 batting average and a 5.17 ERA, having been outscored by five runs.

The Brewers have performed better over their last 10 outings, with a 6-4 record, a .300 batting average, and a 3.84 ERA, outscoring their opponents by 17 runs.

Injuries

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

Brewers: Jackson Chourio (10-Day IL, hamstring), Shelby Miller (15-Day IL, forearm), Jordan Montgomery (60-Day IL, elbow), Jake Bauers (10-Day IL, shoulder), Rhys Hoskins (10-Day IL, thumb), Garrett Mitchell (60-Day IL, oblique), Rob Zastryzny (15-Day IL, ribs), Connor Thomas (60-Day IL, elbow), Robert Gasser (60-Day IL, elbow).

In summary

The Milwaukee Brewers (65-44) will face the Washington Nationals (44-65) on August 2, 2025, at 4:05 PM EDT. Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff (2-0, 2.01 ERA) will go against Nationals' Jake Irvin (8-5, 4.69 ERA). Milwaukee is the favored team at -186 and leads the season series 4-0. Key performers include William Contreras and Sal Frelick for the Brewers, and C.J. Abrams and Luis Garcia for the Nationals. Both teams have several players on the injured list. The Brewers enter the game with a better recent record (6-4 vs. 5-5) and superior offensive and pitching stats over their last 10 games, having outscored opponents by a significant margin.

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