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 – 7/9

The Washington Nationals defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 8–2 at Busch Stadium on July 9, 2025. MacKenzie Gore earned the win, improving his record to 3-8 with a 3.10 ERA. The Nationals now hold a record of 37-54, while the Cardinals stand at 49-43. Notable performances included home runs by Alex Rosario, Nathaniel Lowe, and James Wood. Lowe contributed three RBIs, helping the Nationals secure their victory. The Cardinals managed to score twice, but it was not enough to overcome the Nationals’ lead. The Nationals started strong with three runs in the first inning. The Cardinals answered with one run in their first at-bat. The game stayed quiet until the fourth inning when the Nationals added three more runs. In the fifth inning, the Nationals scored another run, making it 7-1. The Cardinals managed a run in the seventh inning, but the Nationals responded with one more run in the seventh. The game ended with the Nationals winning 8-2.

MacKenzie Gore stood out for the Nationals on the mound. He pitched 6 innings, allowing just 1 run and striking out 7. This performance earned him the win, improving his record to 3-8 with a 3.10 ERA.

On the offensive side, Nathaniel Lowe had a good game for Washington. He went 2-for-4 with a home run and 3 RBIs. His efforts helped the Nationals secure their victory over the Cardinals.

For the Cardinals, Andre Pallante was the losing pitcher. He gave up 7 runs over 6 innings. Despite this, Masyn Winn managed to collect 3 hits and an RBI, providing a silver lining for St. Louis.

What’s Next

The Nationals’ win over the Cardinals helps them improve their record to 37-54. They remain in 5th place in the East Division. Even with the victory, they have a long way to climb in the standings. The Cardinals, now 49-43, are 3rd in the Central Division. This loss does not affect their standing position but tightens the race in their division. There are no head-to-head records mentioned for this game.

The Washington Nationals will continue their series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, July 10, at 7:45 PM. This game will also take place at Busch Stadium. Following this, the Nationals head to Milwaukee to begin a series against the Brewers on Friday, July 11, at American Family Field.

The St. Louis Cardinals will face the Nationals once more on Thursday, July 10, at 7:45 PM at Busch Stadium. After wrapping up this series, the Cardinals will start a new series against the Atlanta Braves at home on Friday, July 11. The first game against the Braves is scheduled for 8:15 PM.

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