The Boston Red Sox will take on the Washington Nationals on Saturday, July 5, 2025. The game will be held at Nationals Park in Washington, DC, starting at 4:05 PM. Fans can expect a warm afternoon with clear skies as they tune in to MASN for the broadcast.

Red Sox vs. Nationals Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Boston Red Sox at -109. The Red Sox have a better overall record and recently won against the Nationals. Their away record is not strong, but the Nationals have struggled at home.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 10.0 (-109). Both teams have shown the ability to score runs recently, and with the starting pitchers having high ERAs, a high-scoring game is possible.

Team Trends

• The Boston Red Sox have a road record of 19-25 this season.
• The Washington Nationals have a home record of 18-26 this season.
• In their last game, the Boston Red Sox won 11-2 against the Washington Nationals.
• Trevor Story from the Red Sox had a standout performance on July 4th, going 4 for 5 with 4 RBIs and a home run.
• The Nationals’ recent win against the Detroit Tigers on July 3rd ended with a score of 11-7.

Red Sox vs Nationals Preview

The Boston Red Sox will travel to Nationals Park to play against the Washington Nationals. The game is set for Saturday, July 5, 2025, with a start time of 4:05 PM. Fans can catch the action on MASN while enjoying a warm afternoon under clear skies.

Walker Buehler will start for the Red Sox. He has a 6.45 ERA and a WHIP of 1.58 with a record of 5-6. For the Nationals, Mitchell Parker will take the mound. He has a 4.63 ERA and a WHIP of 1.35, holding a 5-8 record this season. Both pitchers will look to improve their records in this game.

Washington Nationals: Home Field Highlights

The Washington Nationals have some strong hitters in their lineup. CJ Abrams is doing well with a batting average of .287 and has hit 12 home runs. Nathaniel Lowe leads the team with 13 home runs and has a .231 batting average. Luis García Jr. is also contributing with a .269 batting average and 7 home runs. Josh Bell has added 11 home runs, but his batting average is .204. Keibert Ruiz has a .247 batting average and has hit 2 home runs this season. The Nationals’ team batting average is .246, which ranks 10th in the league. They have hit 87 home runs, placing them 20th. The team’s pitching has an ERA of 5.16, ranking 28th, with Mitchell Parker starting with an ERA of 4.63.

Boston Red Sox: Away Team Analysis

The Boston Red Sox have a solid lineup of hitters. Trevor Story stands out with a .252 batting average and 13 home runs. Alex Bregman is also key, hitting .299 with 11 home runs. Carlos Narváez adds depth with a .278 average and 7 home runs. The team’s overall batting average is .253, ranking 6th in the league. They have an on-base percentage of .323, also ranking 6th. The Red Sox have hit 108 home runs, placing them 10th. On the mound, Walker Buehler will start for the Red Sox. His ERA is 6.45 with a WHIP of 1.58. The Red Sox’s team ERA is 3.98, ranking 17th in the league.

Final Betting Pick

The Boston Red Sox are a solid pick for the money line at -109. They have a better overall record than the Nationals. The Red Sox recently defeated the Nationals 11-2, showing their ability to perform well on the road. Despite their road record of 19-25, the Nationals’ home struggles with an 18-26 record give the Red Sox an edge.

The over 10.0 is a reasonable choice for this game. Both teams have shown they can score runs, as seen in the Red Sox’s recent win with 11 runs. The starting pitchers, Walker Buehler and Mitchell Parker, have high ERAs of 6.45 and 4.63, respectively. This suggests that both teams might score enough to push the total over 10 runs.

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