Texas Rangers at Washington Nationals MLB Game Preview (June 8, 2025)

Sunday, June 8th, 2025

The Washington Nationals and Texas Rangers face off on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 12:35 PM in Washington, with the three-game series tied 1-1.

The Texas Rangers are 30-35 overall and rank fourth in the AL West. The Rangers have a 17-11 record in games when they record eight or more hits.

The Washington Nationals are 30-34 overall and rank third in the NL East. Washington is 15-17 in home games and has a 20-6 record in games when they scored five or more runs.

Pitching Probables

Rangers

Jake Latz (0-0, 2.95 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 20 strikeouts)

Nationals

Trevor Williams (3-6, 6.03 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 47 strikeouts)

Betting Odds

Rangers -142, Nationals +119; over/under is 9 runs

Game Outlook

The teams meet Sunday for the third time this season.

Key Players

Nationals Top Performer

Luis Garcia has 14 doubles, five home runs and 27 RBI for the Nationals. Josh Bell is 11 for 36 with a double and three home runs over the past 10 games.

Rangers Top Performer

Wyatt Langford has eight doubles, 11 home runs and 26 RBI for the Rangers. Marcus Semien is 14 for 31 with three doubles, three home runs and eight RBI over the last 10 games.

Recent Performance (Last 10 Games)

Nationals Last 10

6-4, .242 batting average, 3.80 ERA, outscored opponents by seven runs

Rangers Last 10

4-6, .204 batting average, 2.30 ERA, outscored opponents by 12 runs

Injury Report

Nationals Injuries

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)

Rangers Injuries

Nathan Eovaldi: 15-Day IL (tricep), Joc Pederson: 10-Day IL (hand), Cody Bradford: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jon Gray: 60-Day IL (wrist), Josh Sborz: 60-Day IL (shoulder)

In summary

The Texas Rangers play the Washington Nationals in Washington on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 12:35 PM. The three-game series is currently tied 1-1. Jake Latz is scheduled to pitch for the Rangers against Trevor Williams for the Nationals. The Rangers hold a -142 moneyline favorite status, with the over/under set at 9 runs. Key players include Luis Garcia and Josh Bell for the Nationals and Wyatt Langford and Marcus Semien for the Rangers. Both teams have several players on the injured list heading into the matchup.

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