Detroit Tigers @ Washington Nationals - July 1, 2025

Well, folks, it’s that time again! The electric atmosphere at Nationals Park will be buzzing as our Washington Nationals prepare to face off against the Detroit Tigers for an interleague showdown on Tuesday night. And let me tell you, as a die-hard fan who bleeds red and white, I can’t wait to see how this one plays out.

First things first: we’ve got Jack Flaherty on the mound for the Tigers. Now, he might have a 5-9 record this season with a 4.8 ERA, but don’t let those numbers fool you—he’s been known to bring his A-game when it counts. Meanwhile, Trevor Williams will be representing our Nats, with his own not-so-stellar 3-9 record and a 5.1 ERA. Both pitchers have had their struggles this season, and it could lead to an explosive offensive showcase tonight.

When you look at the stats, it’s clear the Tigers come in hot with a solid overall team record of 53-32 SU. They’ve won five of their last seven games and are hitting an average of 5 runs per game with some serious firepower behind them. With a batting average of .248 and over 8 hits per game—this team knows how to put runs on the board.

On our side, we’ve got a team looking for some momentum after coming off a victory against the Angels where they pulled off a surprise win as underdogs! We’ve been averaging about 4.3 runs per game with around 8 hits—but let’s be real here; we need more from our hitters if we want to compete against this Tigers lineup.

The oddsmakers have opened up with Detroit as -155 favorites and honestly? I can see why they’d lean that way given our Nats’ recent struggles—just 5 wins in our last 21 games is not something any fan wants to read about. But here’s where my heart gets ahead of my head: I believe that home-field advantage will play into this matchup tonight. Our boys know how important these games are right now—and playing at Nationals Park always brings out the best in us fans!

Now onto my prediction—the Tigers take this one home tonight! Sorry Nats Nation; I still love you dearly but truth is truth! However, I’m betting that both teams will find ways to get those bats swinging early and often since both pitching rotations are prone to giving up runs—we’re looking at an OVER total score given what we’ve seen lately from both squads.

So here’s what I’m thinking: expect lots of action at the plate while Flaherty tries to keep our offense at bay while Williams battles through what promises to be intense pressure throughout the game! Grab your jerseys (the lucky ones!), make sure you’re settled in your seats because there’s no stopping us from cheering on our Nats—even if tonight’s outcome doesn’t favor us! Let’s get ready for some baseball magic!