- What: MLB Regular Season Game
- When: June 24, 2025
- Who: Washington Nationals vs. San Diego Padres
- Time: 6:40 p.m. PST
- Where: Petco Park (San Diego, CA)
The Washington Nationals (33-46) will face off against the San Diego Padres (42-36) in the second game of a three-game series at Petco Park on Tuesday, with the first pitch slated for 6:40 p.m. PST.
Nationals lead the season series 1-0.
Despite sitting 13 games below .500, the Nationals came out strong in the series opener on Monday, defeating the Padres 10-6 as moderate underdogs (+160), and the total went Over (8.5) comfortably.
Washington racked up 15 hits, with all of their top six hitters contributing at least two hits.
CJ Abrams stood out with a 3-for-5 performance, scoring three runs, while James Wood also went 3-for-5, hitting a three-run homer, scoring three, and driving in four runs.
On the other hand, the Padres recorded nine hits, with third baseman Manny Machado, outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr., and infielder Jake Cronenworth all hitting home runs.
While San Diego maintains a solid 23-14 record at home this season, they’ve struggled recently with a 5-6 record over their last 11 games at Petco Park since May 28.
The ten runs they surrendered in Monday’s defeat matched their season-high at home, marking the most runs allowed since a 10-8 loss to the Miami Marlins on May 28.
Pitching Matchup
In a matchup featuring RHP Trevor Williams and RHP Ryan Bergert, Williams brings a record of 3-8 and a 5.54 ERA into his 16th start of the season.
He has a 1.45 WHIP with averages of 2.2 walks and 7.0 strikeouts per nine innings across 74 and two-thirds innings.
In his last outing, he pitched five and one-third innings, yielding two earned runs in a no-decision during a 4-3 home win over the Rockies.
For 2025, his road stats show a 2-3 record and a 5.04 ERA in 30 and one-third innings.
Facing the Padres previously on May 24, 2023, Williams earned the win with five and two-thirds innings pitched, allowing three earned runs.
Bergert, on the other hand, is 1-0 with a 1.88 ERA through 4 starts (9 appearances). He has a 0.96 WHIP with 3.4 walks and 7.1 strikeouts per nine innings in 24 innings pitched.
In his last game, he also recorded a no-decision, going four and two-thirds innings with no earned runs against the Dodgers in a 5-3 victory.
This season he showcases a 1-0 record and a 1.96 ERA on the road, and he has yet to face the Nationals in his career.
Betting on Under 8.5 at even-money is a the play in this one
Although the Over has hit in three of the last four games for the Nationals, the Padres have seen the total go under in four of their previous six games.
Additionally, the Under has come through in three of Bergert’s four starts.
Best Bet: Under 8.5 Runs at +100 odds
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