Washington Nationals vs Milwaukee Brewers Picks and Prediction for Sunday April 12 2026
Use Code WWWC The Washington Nationals, sitting at 5–8 on the season, head to American Family Field in Milwaukee to take on the Milwaukee Brewers, who are 8–5. The Nationals have already made a statement by winning the first game of the series giving them momentum and a chance to get another big win in Sunday’s finale. The Brewers, meanwhile, will be looking to respond at home and close the weekend with a win in the final game of this three-game set. Get involved in the action with our free MLB picks.
Washington vs. Milwaukee Game Information
- April 12, 2026
- 2:10pm EST
- American Family Field
- Brewers.TV/MLB.TV/Nationals.TV
Milwaukee Form & Recent Results
Milwaukee heads into this matchup in a bit of a slump, riding a three-game losing streak and having lost three of their last five games leading up to Saturday’s middle game of their series with Washington. In Friday’s 7–3 loss, the Brewers had a tough time keeping pace, even though Jake Bauers provided a bright spot at the plate. He finished 2-for-3 with a home run, scored once, and drove in three runs, accounting for most of Milwaukee’s offense on the night. Overall, the Brewers managed just one home run in that game, which shows how limited their power production was outside of Bauers’ big swing.
Throughout the early season, Bauers and Gary Sánchez have been the main power threats so far, with three home runs each to lead the team. A handful of other regulars, Sal Frelick, William Contreras, Brice Turang, Garrett Mitchell, and Christian Yelich, are next in line but they’ve only hit one homer apiece at this point in the season. Mitchell has been the most productive run producer, leading Milwaukee with 13 RBIs, while Yelich has been their most consistent hitter, pacing the team with a .340 batting average through his first 13 games. The bigger concern lately has been run prevention because over their last five games, the Brewers have given up an average of 5.2 runs per game. If they want to turn this season around and protect home field, they’ll need the pitching staff to tighten up and deliver a strong game against a Nationals team they’ll be expected to beat.
Washington Form & Recent Results
Washington heads into this game riding a one-game winning streak, although the bigger picture shows they’ve been a bit inconsistent lately, dropping three of their previous five games leading up to Saturday’s middle game of the series in Milwaukee. The Nationals did respond in a big way on Friday with a 7–3 win over the Brewers. Starter Jake Irvin went five innings and, while he limited the Brewers to just two hits, he also gave up three earned runs. His outing was a mixed bag overall, as he issued five walks but also recorded five strikeouts, meaning Milwaukee had chances to build momentum but couldn’t fully cash in.
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Offensively, Washington did plenty to support him. They finished with 11 hits and 15 total bases, and they left five runners on base, showing they consistently had traffic on the bases throughout the night. For the season, CJ Abrams and James Wood have been the main power threats, each sitting at four home runs, with Brady House and Joey Wiemer next in line with two apiece. Abrams has also been Washington’s most productive run producer so far, leading the team with 15 RBIs, and he’s been their most consistent hitter as well, pacing the Nationals with a .311 batting average. Still, the Nationals know they have work to do on the mound. Over their last five games they’ve given up about six runs per game, so tightening up the pitching will be key if they want to stack another big road win against Milwaukee.
Key Stats
- Washington’s CJ Abrams this season: 4 HRs, 15 RBIs, .311 AVG
- Milwaukee’s Gary Sanchez this season: 3 HRs, 5 RBIs, .263 AVG
Betting Odds & Market Overview:
- MIL -199 / WSH +163; O/U 8
Washington vs. Milwaukee Picks and Prediction
Both the Nationals and the Brewers have hit a rough patch lately, but Milwaukee will try to use the energy of the home fans to spark a big win at home. Washington, meanwhile, will be looking to spoil the game and come away with a much-needed victory of their own. The Nationals are set to hand the ball to right-hander Zack Littell, who has started this season at 0–1 with a 3.60 ERA and will be aiming to settle in early and keep Milwaukee’s lineup in check. The Brewers will counter with Brandon Woodruff, also a righty, who’s 1–0 so far but has a 5.91 ERA this season. He’ll be looking for a cleaner, more efficient game as he tries to help Milwaukee turn things around. Final Score Prediction, Milwaukee Brewers win 7-4.
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