Washington Nationals at St. Louis Cardinals - July 8, 2025 MLB Game Preview

Tuesday, July 8th, 2025

Washington Nationals at St. Louis Cardinals Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals host the Washington Nationals on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 6:45 PM CT.

The Cardinals hold a 48-43 overall record and are 26-17 at home. They rank eighth in the NL with 91 total home runs, averaging 1.0 per game.

The Nationals come into the game on a three-game losing streak with a 37-53 overall record and a 19-25 record on the road. Washington ranks 10th in the NL with 87 total home runs, also averaging 1.0 per game.

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

Pitching Matchup

Nationals: Jake Irvin (7-3, 4.71 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 75 strikeouts)

Cardinals: Sonny Gray (8-3, 3.51 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 107 strikeouts)

Odds

Cardinals -192, Nationals +159; over/under is 8 1/2 runs

Top Performers

For the Cardinals, Brendan Donovan is a key offensive contributor with seven home runs, 31 walks, and 32 RBI, batting .296. Masyn Winn has hit well recently, going 9 for 39 with two doubles and an RBI over the last 10 games.

Leading the Nationals offense is James Wood, who has recorded 19 doubles, 23 home runs, and 67 RBI. Paul DeJong has shown power over the last 10 games, going 3 for 13 with a double, a home run, and five RBI.

Last 10 Games

Cardinals: 4-6 record, .222 batting average, 4.87 ERA, outscored by 18 runs

Nationals: 4-6 record, .284 batting average, 6.40 ERA, outscored by 16 runs

Injuries

Cardinals: Nolan Arenado (shoulder, day-to-day), Jordan Walker (appendicitis, 10-Day IL), Ivan Herrera (hamstring, 10-Day IL), Zack Thompson (lat, 60-Day IL)

Nationals: Derek Law (forearm, 60-Day IL), Trevor Williams (elbow, 15-Day IL), Dylan Crews (back, 10-Day IL), Orlando Ribalta (biceps, 15-Day IL), DJ Herz (elbow, 60-Day IL), Josiah Gray (elbow, 60-Day IL)

In summary

The St. Louis Cardinals host the Washington Nationals on July 8, 2025, at 6:45 PM CT. The Cardinals hold a better overall record (48-43) and are strong at home (26-17), while the Nationals are struggling (37-53) and on a losing streak. St. Louis starter Sonny Gray has a solid 8-3 record and 3.51 ERA compared to Washington's Jake Irvin (7-3, 4.71 ERA). Key players include Brendan Donovan and Masyn Winn for St. Louis, and James Wood and Paul DeJong for Washington. Both teams are dealing with multiple injuries. The Cardinals are favored to win.

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