Nationals vs Brewers: Irvin vs Peralta Matchup Preview (July 13, 2025)

Sunday, July 13th, 2025

Washington Nationals at Milwaukee Brewers Preview

The Washington Nationals face the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

The game is scheduled for 1:10 PM Central Time at American Family Field in Milwaukee.

Team Records

The Washington Nationals hold a 38-57 record, placing them fifth in the NL East.

The Milwaukee Brewers are 55-40, sitting second in the NL Central.

Pitching Probables

Nationals: Jake Irvin (7-4, 4.78 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 78 strikeouts)

Brewers: Freddy Peralta (10-4, 2.74 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 111 strikeouts)

Odds

Brewers: -235

Nationals: +193

Over/Under: 8 1/2 runs

Game Outlook

The Washington Nationals are on the road looking to end a three-game road losing streak against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Milwaukee boasts a strong home record at 32-17. The Brewers are particularly effective when their offense is clicking, holding a 40-13 record in games where they record eight or more hits.

Washington's overall record stands at 38-57, with a 20-29 mark on the road. The Nationals have the eighth-ranked team batting average in the NL at .246.

This Sunday matchup marks the third time these teams have played each other this season.

Top Performers

For the Brewers, Jackson Chourio is a key contributor with 25 doubles, three triples, and 15 home runs. William Contreras has also been performing well recently, going 10 for 41 with four doubles and three RBI over the last 10 games.

Leading the Nationals is James Wood, who has hit 24 home runs, accumulated 59 walks, and driven in 69 runs while maintaining a .278 batting average. Josh Bell has been productive over his last 10 games, going 14 for 33 with four doubles and four RBI.

Recent Performance (Last 10 Games)

Brewers: 7-3 record, .249 batting average, 3.17 ERA, outscored opponents by 13 runs.

Nationals: 3-7 record, .262 batting average, 6.27 ERA, outscored by 18 runs.

Injuries

Brewers: Rhys Hoskins (Thumb), Garrett Mitchell (Oblique), Rob Zastryzny (Ribs), Connor Thomas (Elbow), Blake Perkins (Shin), Nestor Cortes (Elbow), Robert Gasser (Elbow).

Nationals: Trevor Williams (Elbow), Keibert Ruiz (Concussion), Derek Law (Forearm), Dylan Crews (Back), Orlando Ribalta (Biceps), DJ Herz (Elbow), Josiah Gray (Elbow).

In summary

The Milwaukee Brewers (55-40) host the Washington Nationals (38-57) on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at 1:10 PM CT. Brewers starter Freddy Peralta (10-4, 2.74 ERA) is scheduled to face Nationals starter Jake Irvin (7-4, 4.78 ERA). Milwaukee is favored in this matchup and holds a strong home record. Key players include Jackson Chourio and William Contreras for the Brewers, and James Wood and Josh Bell for the Nationals. The Brewers have performed better recently with a 7-3 record in their last 10 games compared to the Nationals' 3-7 record. Both teams are dealing with several player injuries.

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