Nationals vs Brewers July 12, 2025 MLB Game Preview

Saturday, July 12th, 2025

Washington Nationals at Milwaukee Brewers - Game Preview

The Washington Nationals (38-56, fifth in the NL East) face the Milwaukee Brewers (54-40, second in the NL Central) on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at American Family Field in Milwaukee.

First pitch is scheduled for 3:10 PM CT.

Pitching Probables

Nationals: Shinnosuke Ogasawara (0-1, 13.50 ERA, 2.62 WHIP, two strikeouts)

Brewers: Brandon Woodruff (1-0, 1.50 ERA, 0.33 WHIP, eight strikeouts)

Odds Information

The Brewers are favored at -256 on the moneyline, while the Nationals are +206. The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8 1/2.

Game Context

The Milwaukee Brewers host the Washington Nationals looking to extend their four-game home winning streak.

Season Series

This is the second meeting between the two teams this season.

Top Performers

Brewers: Christian Yelich leads the team with a .261 batting average, adding 11 doubles, 19 home runs, and 65 RBIs. Jackson Chourio has been hot recently, batting 12 for 38 with two doubles and two homers in his last 10 games.

Nationals: James Wood is a power threat with 24 home runs, 59 walks, and 69 RBIs while hitting .282. Josh Bell has performed well over the last 10 games, going 12 for 31 with four doubles and five RBIs.

Recent Performance

Brewers (Last 10 Games): 7-3 record, .249 batting average, 2.86 ERA. Outscored opponents by 17 runs.

Nationals (Last 10 Games): 3-7 record, .256 batting average, 6.72 ERA. Outscored by 26 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 host the Washington Nationals on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 3:10 PM CT. The Brewers, second in the NL Central at 54-40, send Brandon Woodruff (1-0, 1.50 ERA) to the mound against the Nationals' Shinnosuke Ogasawara (0-1, 13.50 ERA). Washington is fifth in the NL East with a 38-56 record. Milwaukee is favored in the matchup and enters the game on a four-game home win streak.

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