Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Washington Nationals Picks and Prediction for Saturday July 25 2026

The Arizona Diamondbacks visit the Washington Nationals on Saturday at 4:05 PM ET at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. Arizona is 54-49 and sits second in the NL West, 11 games behind the Dodgers. The Diamondbacks have won four of their last five games, including a 10-6 victory over the Cardinals in their most recent outing. Washington is 52-51 and sits tied for third in the NL East, 8.5 games behind Atlanta. The Nationals have won three of their last five games after an 8-0 victory over Colorado and hold a 2-1 lead in the season series. Build your bankroll with our free MLB picks.

Arizona Diamondbacks Looking to Stay Hot

Arizona is batting .242 while scoring 466 runs with 831 hits, 101 home runs, a .313 on-base percentage, and a .396 slugging percentage. Ketel Marte leads the lineup with 18 home runs and 59 RBIs, while Ildemaro Vargas is batting a team-best .270. Corbin Carroll has added 15 home runs with 49 RBIs, and Gabriel Moreno is hitting .309 with a .394 on-base percentage. The Diamondbacks have generated plenty of offense during their recent winning stretch, scoring 39 runs over their last five games.

Arizona has posted a 4.23 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP while allowing opponents to bat .253. Mitch Bratt gets the start with a 0-0 record, a 5.06 ERA, and a 1.78 WHIP across 10.2 innings. The left-hander has allowed 13 hits while striking out seven batters and walking six. Arizona will need Bratt to settle in quickly against one of the National League's highest-scoring offenses.

Injuries: Ketel Marte (Day-to-Day), Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (10-Day IL), Zac Gallen (15-Day IL), Jordan Lawlar (10-Day IL), Michael Soroka (15-Day IL).

Washington Nationals Looking to Win Another Series

Washington is batting .253 while scoring 567 runs with 898 hits, 150 home runs, a .328 on-base percentage, and a .443 slugging percentage. CJ Abrams leads the club with a .286 batting average, 24 home runs, and 76 RBIs, while James Wood has hit 28 home runs with 69 RBIs and owns a .397 on-base percentage. Luis Garcia Jr. has added 21 home runs, and Curtis Mead has contributed 17 home runs. Washington continues to rank among the top offensive clubs in baseball and has plenty of power throughout the lineup.

The Nationals have recorded a 4.79 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP while opponents are batting .261 against them. Foster Griffin takes the mound with an 11-2 record, a 2.68 ERA, and a 1.03 WHIP across 117.1 innings. He has allowed only 94 hits while striking out 111 batters with 27 walks. Griffin has been Washington's most reliable starter and gives the Nationals a clear edge on the mound.

Injuries: Brad Lord (15-Day IL), Drew Millas (10-Day IL), Trevor Williams (60-Day IL), PJ Poulin (15-Day IL), Jake Irvin (60-Day IL).

Pitching Matchup

Arizona Diamondbacks – Mitch Bratt

Bratt is 0-0 with a 5.06 ERA and a 1.78 WHIP across 10.2 innings. He has allowed 13 hits while striking out seven batters and issuing six walks. This is another difficult assignment for the young left-hander against one of the league's most productive lineups.

Washington Nationals – Foster Griffin

Griffin is 11-2 with a 2.68 ERA and a 1.03 WHIP over 117.1 innings. He has surrendered only 94 hits while recording 111 strikeouts and has been one of the National League's most consistent starting pitchers. His command and ability to limit baserunners have fueled Washington's success throughout the season.

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Washington Nationals Game Pick

• Washington Nationals

Washington has the advantage with the more productive offense and a major edge in the starting pitching matchup. Griffin has been one of the most dependable pitchers in the National League, while Bratt is still searching for consistency in limited major league action. The Nationals also have the better numbers at the plate and have already won two of the first three meetings in the season series. Expect Washington's lineup to create enough early scoring chances while Griffin controls the game from the mound to secure another home victory.

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Washington Nationals Over/Under Pick

• Over

Washington's lineup has produced 567 runs and 150 home runs this season, while Arizona has scored at least six runs in four of its last five games. Bratt's early-season numbers suggest Washington should have scoring opportunities, and the Nationals' pitching staff has also allowed opponents to bat .261 this year. With two offenses capable of putting pressure on opposing pitchers, this matchup has the ingredients for another game that cashes above the total.