Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals MLB Recap Betting Prediction
PublishedJuly 10, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:July 10, 2025 ,

MLB Recap: Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals – 7/8

The St. Louis Cardinals played against the Washington Nationals at Busch Stadium on July 8, 2025. The Cardinals won the game with a score of 4-2. Sonny Gray was the winning pitcher, improving his record to 9-3 with an ERA of 3.51.

Key performances came from Brendan Donovan and Lars Nootbaar. Donovan hit a home run and drove in two runs. Nootbaar also contributed with a home run, adding another run to the Cardinals’ tally. The win improved the Cardinals’ season record to 49-43, placing them third in the NL Central.

The Nationals got on the board first in the third inning with two runs. García Jr. and Wood each drove in a run for Washington. This gave the Nationals an early lead. The Cardinals responded in their half of the third with three runs of their own. Donovan hit a home run to drive in two runs, and Burleson added another RBI. In the sixth inning, Nootbaar hit a solo home run to extend the Cardinals’ lead to 4-2.

Sonny Gray stood out for the Cardinals as the winning pitcher. He pitched 5 innings, giving up 2 runs and striking out 6. This performance improved his record to 9-3 with a 3.51 ERA.

Brendan Donovan played a key role for the Cardinals’ batting lineup. He hit a home run and drove in 2 runs. Lars Nootbaar also contributed with a home run and an RBI.

Jake Irvin was the losing pitcher for the Nationals. He pitched 6 innings and allowed 4 runs. Despite striking out 3 batters, his record dropped to 7-4 with a 4.78 ERA.

What’s Next

The Cardinals’ win over the Nationals brings their record to 49-43. This puts them in third place in the Central division. They are looking to close the gap with the teams ahead of them. Every win counts as they push for a playoff spot. The Nationals now hold a record of 37-54. They remain in fifth place in the East division. The loss makes their path to climb in the standings more challenging. The Nationals need to focus on improving to make a late-season push.

The Washington Nationals will continue their series against the St. Louis Cardinals. The next game is on July 9, 2025, at 7:45 PM. This game will be played at Busch Stadium, where the Nationals will be the away team. Probable starters for the game have not been announced yet.

The St. Louis Cardinals will also continue their series with the Washington Nationals. They will play on July 9, 2025, at 7:45 PM at Busch Stadium. After facing the Nationals, the Cardinals will begin a new series against the Atlanta Braves on July 11, 2025. Probable starters for the upcoming games have not been confirmed.

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