Milwaukee Brewers vs Washington Nationals Picks and Prediction for Sunday May 3 2026
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The Milwaukee Brewers (16–14) will take on the Washington Nationals (15–17) this Sunday at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. Milwaukee heads into the matchup swinging the bats well and will try to keep that offense rolling away from home as they wrap up their series against the Nationals. Get involved in the action with our free MLB picks.
Milwaukee vs. Washington Game Information
- May 3, 2026
- 1:35 PM EST
- Nationals Park
- MLB.TV/Brewers.TV/Nationals.TV
Washington Form & Recent Results
Washington heads into this matchup playing some of their best baseball of the season. They’ve put together a two-game win streak and, even more importantly, they’ve won four of their last five overall heading into Saturday. That recent stretch includes a tight 5–4 victory over the Mets on the road Thursday, a game where shortstop CJ Abrams set the tone offensively. Abrams finished 2-for-3 with a home run, scored once, and drove in three runs, delivering several of the biggest swings that helped Washington edge out New York.
As a team in that win, the Nationals totaled seven hits, including one long ball, and they stranded four runners on base. Looking at the season as a whole, James Wood has been Washington’s top power threat with 10 home runs, while Abrams sits right behind him with eight. Abrams has also been their most productive run producer, leading the team with 26 RBIs, and he’s been their most consistent hitter too, pacing the Nationals with a .296 batting average. Over their last five games, Washington is averaging 5.4 runs per game, and they’ll try to carry that offensive rhythm from the Mets series into Sunday afternoon as they host the Brewers.
Milwaukee Form & Recent Results
Milwaukee comes into this matchup feeling good after picking up a win in their most recent game, and they’ve taken three of their last five overall heading into Saturday. They were especially sharp in Thursday’s 13–1 blowout at home against Arizona, where catcher William Contreras had a perfect day at the plate, going 4-for-4 with a homer. He also crossed the plate three times and drove in four runs, setting the tone for an offense that never really let up. On the mound, Brandon Woodruff handled a short stint, throwing 1⅓ innings and giving up just one hit with no earned runs. He issued one walk but also struck out two, helping keep Arizona quiet early.
That game was a great snapshot of what Milwaukee has been doing well lately: they racked up 14 hits, launched two home runs, piled up 23 total bases, and still managed to leave six runners stranded, which shows just how often they were putting pressure on the defense. Over the season so far, Jake Bauers and Gary Sánchez have provided the most long-ball pop with five home runs each, while Brice Turang isn’t far behind with four. Turang has also been one of their most reliable all-around hitters, leading the team with a .291 batting average. When it comes to driving in runs, Turang, Contreras, and Garrett Mitchell share the team lead at 20 RBIs apiece. Milwaukee’s lineup has been producing in bunches recently, averaging 7.2 runs per game over their last five, and they’ll try to keep that scorching offensive pace going when they meet the Nationals in D.C. to close out the series.
Key Stats
- Milwaukee’s William Contreras this season: 3 HRs, 20 RBIs, .288 AVG
- Washington’s CJ Abrams this season: 8 HRs, 26 RBIs, .296 AVG
Betting Odds & Market Overview:
- MIL -136 / WSH +113; O/U 8.5
Milwaukee vs. Washington Picks and Prediction
Washington just won its recent series against the struggling Mets, taking two of the three games, but the next matchup gets a lot tougher. Milwaukee hands the ball to Chad Patrick, who’s been sharp so far at 2–1 with a 2.57 ERA and has consistently kept opponents from putting up big innings. The Nationals will counter with Zack Littell, and it’s been a rough start for him. He’s 0–4 with a 7.85 ERA, and he’s had trouble limiting damage when runners get on base. He’s still searching for his first win and will need a cleaner, more efficient performance to give Washington a chance. That’s a tall order against a Brewers lineup that can put pressure on pitchers throughout the game. If Littell can’t go deep, Washington’s bullpen could be asked to cover a lot of outs, and Milwaukee’s bats make that a risky scenario. Final Score Prediction, Milwaukee Brewers win 12-2.
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