Washington Nationals vs Athletics Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 8/7/25, 8:53 AM  by Carlos Zabala | Modified on 8/7/25 at 2:40 PM in MLB Picks

The Athletics went on a hitting spree against the Nationals on Tuesday to earn their 50th win of the season, while also handing the Nationals their sixth straight loss. It was a 24-hit game for the A's, who scored five runs in the first inning in an epic performance by Shea Langeliers, who hit three home runs; Kurtz went 3-for-4, Rooker went 4-for-6, and Bleday went 4-for-6. Ultimately, the Athletics won Game 1 as the visiting underdogs. The Nats scored seven runs in the loss, with Luis García batting third in the order and going 3-for-5. With this, the Nationals' pitching team lost its sixth game, setting a troubling statistic in that span: they allowed 103 hits in the process. It was a 16-run day for the Athletics.

That's why the outcome of Game 2 between the Athletics and Nationals in the U.S. capital was even more surprising. Betting sites had predicted a Game Total of around 9 runs, and the Nationals won Game 2, snapping their losing streak in a close 2-1 game, with one home run each: Soderstrom for the Athletics and Adams for the Nationals. Both teams managed just 4 hits, and due to the pitching duel in Wednesday's game, the Athletics were the betting favorites, but they lost.

The rubber match will be at noon on Thursday at Nationals Park. López will pitch for the A's, and Parker will pitch for the Nats.