Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals MLB Recap Betting Prediction
PublishedJuly 11, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:July 11, 2025 ,

MLB Recap: Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals – 7

The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Washington Nationals 8-1 at Busch Stadium on July 10, 2025. The game saw the Cardinals improve their record to 49-44, moving them to third in the NL Central. Miles Mikolas was the winning pitcher, delivering a strong performance with 5.67 innings and six strikeouts.

One key performance came from Willson Contreras, who hit a home run and contributed an RBI. Brendan Donovan also played well, adding two hits and an RBI. The Nationals struggled, falling to 38-54, keeping them in fifth place in the NL East.

The Cardinals started strong, scoring in the first inning. They added another run in the third inning. The game was quiet until the sixth inning when the Cardinals scored five runs. In the seventh inning, the Cardinals scored one more run, bringing their total to eight. The Nationals managed to score their only run in the eighth inning. The game ended with the Cardinals leading 8-1.

Miles Mikolas was the winning pitcher for the Cardinals. He pitched 5.67 innings, giving up only two hits and no runs. He also struck out six batters, keeping the Nationals off the scoreboard during his time on the mound.

Michael Soroka took the loss for the Nationals. He pitched four innings, allowing four hits and two runs. Despite striking out four batters, he struggled to keep the Cardinals’ offense in check.

At the plate, Brendan Donovan and William Contreras stood out for the Cardinals. Donovan scored two runs and had two hits with one RBI. Contreras also had two hits, one of which was a home run, contributing one RBI. These performances helped propel the Cardinals to their 8-1 victory.

What’s Next

The Cardinals’ win against the Nationals brings their record to 49-44. They remain in 3rd place in the Central division. This victory helps them stay competitive in the hunt for a higher spot in the standings. The Nationals’ loss drops them to 38-54, keeping them in 5th place in the East. The gap between the two teams in the standings is noticeable. This game adds another chapter to their head-to-head meetings this season.

The Washington Nationals will travel to face the Milwaukee Brewers. This new series begins on Friday, July 11, 2025, at American Family Field. There is no information on the probable starters for the Nationals in this game.

The St. Louis Cardinals will start a series against the Atlanta Braves. This series kicks off on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Busch Stadium. The probable starters for the Cardinals have not been announced yet.

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