Milwaukee Brewers vs Washington Nationals Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 7/12/25, 12:20 PM  by Erik Gibbs | Modified on 7/12/25 at 7:00 PM in MLB Picks

The Washington Nationals and Milwaukee Brewers meet this afternoon for the second game of their three-game weekend series, with both clubs headed in very different directions as the All-Star break approaches. Milwaukee took the opener in dominant fashion on Friday, cruising to an 8-3 win behind a well-rounded effort that included timely hitting and solid pitching.

It was a strong statement by the Brewers, who had previously dropped two out of three to this same Nationals squad to close out the first half of the 2024 season. Now, with playoff implications heating up, the Brewers are seeking to keep the momentum alive.

The Brewers enter Saturday’s contest at 53-40, just 1.5 games behind the division-leading Cubs and holding firm in the second National League Wild Card position. They’ve been one of the hottest teams in the league recently, punctuated by a convincing sweep of the reigning champion LA Dodgers.

The offense has found a rhythm, and the pitching staff has stepped up to match. With a chance to inch closer to the top of the NL Central, Milwaukee has plenty of incentive to keep rolling against a Nationals team still searching for consistency.

On the other side, Washington has had a frustrating and uneven season. With a 38-54 record, the Nationals are in last place in the NL East and trailing the first-place Phillies by 16 games. Though there have been flashes of potential, such as taking two of three from Detroit earlier this month, the team has struggled to string wins together.

Two prolonged losing streaks, one seven games and another 10, defined their early summer woes. Now, with little left to lose, the Nationals are trying to play spoiler and evaluate their young talent.