The Boston Red Sox will visit the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington, DC, on Friday, July 4, 2025. The game is set to start at 11:05 AM, and it will be a morning game. Fans can expect clear skies and mild weather as they tune in on NESN to watch the action unfold.

Red Sox vs. Nationals Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Boston Red Sox -113. The Red Sox have a better overall record and a stronger starting pitcher in Lucas Giolito. This gives them an edge over the Nationals, especially with Washington’s home record being 18-25.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.5 (-113). Both teams have shown the ability to score runs recently. The Red Sox scored 13 runs in one of their recent games, and the Nationals scored 11 in their last outing. This suggests a high-scoring game.

Team Trends

• The Boston Red Sox have a road record of 18-25 this season.
• The Washington Nationals have a home record of 18-25 this season.
• Boston’s manager is Alex Cora, while Washington’s manager is Dave Martinez.
• Boston Red Sox recently had a high-scoring game, winning 13-6 against the Cincinnati Reds on June 30, 2025.
• Washington Nationals won their last game 11-7 against the Detroit Tigers on July 3, 2025.

Red Sox vs Nationals Preview

The Boston Red Sox are set to play against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. The game will start at 11:05 AM on July 4, 2025. Both teams will aim to start the day with a win under clear skies and mild weather.

Lucas Giolito will take the mound for the Red Sox. He holds a 4-1 record with a 3.99 ERA. The Nationals will counter with Michael Soroka, who has a 3-5 record and a 4.70 ERA. Fans can watch the game on NESN as these teams compete in Washington, DC.

Washington Nationals: Key Players and Stats

The Washington Nationals have some standout hitters this season. CJ Abrams leads the team in runs with 57, ranking first on the team. Nathaniel Lowe has hit 13 home runs, holding the top spot for the Nationals. Luis García Jr. provides solid performance at second base. He has a batting average of .272 and has contributed 40 runs. García ranks second on the team for both runs and RBIs. Michael Soroka will be the starting pitcher for the Nationals in the upcoming game. His ERA is 4.70, and he has a WHIP of 1.03. Soroka has a record of 3 wins and 5 losses this season.

Boston Red Sox: Key Players and Stats

The Boston Red Sox have a strong lineup this season. Trevor Story is a standout with 12 home runs and 47 RBIs. He has played in 84 games and leads the team in both home runs and RBIs. Alex Bregman is another key player for the Red Sox. He has a batting average of .299 and has hit 11 home runs. Bregman also contributed 35 RBIs in 51 games. Lucas Giolito will start on the mound for the Red Sox. He has an ERA of 3.99 and a WHIP of 1.33. Giolito’s record this season is 4 wins and 1 loss.

Final Betting Pick

The Boston Red Sox are a strong pick for the money line at -113. Lucas Giolito is their starting pitcher, and he has a solid record with a 3.99 ERA. The Red Sox also have a better overall record and perform well on the road. This gives them an advantage against the Nationals, who have struggled at home with an 18-25 record.

For the over/under prediction, the over 8.5 runs is a good choice. Both teams have been scoring a lot recently. The Red Sox scored 13 runs in a recent game, and the Nationals put up 11 runs in their last game. With both teams showing strong hitting performances, a high-scoring game is likely.

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