Washington Nationals vs Texas Rangers Picks and Predictions June 8th 2025

Washington Nationals vs Texas Rangers June 8th 2025

The Texas Rangers head to Nationals Park to face the Washington Nationals on Sunday, June 8, 2025. The game starts at 1:35 PM and will be shown on MASN. Fans can expect a mild day with light rain and a crosswind.

Texas has a road record of 10-22 this season. Jacob Latz will start for the Rangers, with an ERA of 2.94. The Nationals hold a 15-17 home record. Trevor Williams will pitch for Washington, carrying an ERA of 6.03.

Rangers vs Nationals Key Information

• Sport: Baseball
• Teams: Texas Rangers vs. Washington Nationals
• Venue: Nationals Park in Washington, DC
• Date: Sunday, June 8, 2025
• Betting Odds: Rangers MoneyLine -143, Nationals MoneyLine +120

The Rangers Can Win If…

The Texas Rangers come into this game with confidence after a 5-0 win over the Washington Nationals. Jacob deGrom led the way with a strong performance, pitching seven innings and allowing just two hits. Marcus Semien contributed with three RBIs, and Sam Haggerty had three hits, showing the team’s offensive potential.

The Rangers have a solid chance to win with their pitching strength. Their team ERA of 3.23 ranks 5th in the league, and they have allowed a batting average against of .223, which is 3rd best. With Jacob Latz starting and his ERA of 2.94, the Rangers can rely on their pitching to keep the Nationals’ bats quiet.

Offensively, the Rangers have power hitters like Jake Burger, who leads the team with eight home runs. Despite their overall batting average ranking 25th, they have hit 64 home runs, placing them 12th in the league. With players like Josh Jung and Adolis García ready to make an impact, the Rangers can capitalize on the Nationals’ starter Trevor Williams, who has a high ERA of 6.03.

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The Nationals Can Win If…

The Washington Nationals are looking to bounce back after a recent loss to the Texas Rangers. In their last game, they struggled offensively, managing only three hits. Starting pitcher Mitchell Parker showed strength with five strikeouts over six innings, allowing just one earned run.

Despite recent struggles, the Nationals have shown they can win with solid pitching and timely hitting. They rank 8th in the league for doubles, highlighting their ability to get extra-base hits. Players like CJ Abrams and James Wood are key, with Abrams holding a .272 average and Wood leading the team with 16 home runs.

Trevor Williams will start for the Nationals, aiming to improve his record. The team also benefits from a strong stolen base game, ranking 4th in the league. This speed on the bases can create scoring opportunities, giving them an edge in close games.

The Lean

The Rangers are favored with a MoneyLine of -143, and they have a strong pitching staff with a 3.23 ERA, ranked 5th. The Nationals have a higher team batting average, but their pitching struggles with a 5.02 ERA. My model projects the Rangers to win 5-3, so I recommend taking the Rangers MoneyLine.

The over/under is set at 8.5. The Rangers’ pitching should limit the Nationals’ scoring, while the Nationals’ pitching might allow more runs. My model’s projected total is 8 runs. Based on this, I recommend taking the under 8.5.

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Nationals Aim to Snap Slump, Close Out Series Against Rangers

The Washington Nationals will try to get their bats going as they host the Texas Rangers in the rubber game of their three-game series on Sunday.

Washington’s offense has cooled dramatically, managing just nine runs over its last six games after a red-hot stretch last week. They were blanked 5-0 on Saturday, falling victim to a dominant outing from Jacob deGrom.

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Nationals Need to Find Offense

Washington couldn’t solve deGrom on Saturday, but manager Dave Martinez knows his club has to grind for runs even against lesser arms.

“Hitting comes and goes. You’re not going to freaking hit every day,” Martinez said. “But you’ve got to be able to work and try to scratch and claw to get a couple runs and stay in it.”

The Nationals will send right-hander Trevor Williams (3-6, 6.03 ERA) to the mound Sunday. After a stellar six-inning shutout of Seattle on May 28, Williams struggled last time out, allowing five runs in 4 1/3 innings vs. the Cubs.

“I have to do a better job of shutdown innings,” Williams said. “Work in better counts for myself.”

One bright spot for Washington has been Robert Hassell III, who is hitting .317 over his last 10 games and had one of the team’s three hits on Saturday.

Rangers Look to Build Momentum

Saturday’s win snapped a four-game skid for the Rangers, who remain a dangerous team when their bats click. Texas is now 22-4 when scoring four or more runs.

“It’s hard to quantify how much [deGrom] means to the club,” manager Bruce Bochy said.

Texas will use a bullpen game Sunday with left-hander Jacob Latz (0-0, 2.95 ERA) opening. Latz has worked seven scoreless innings over his last five outings.

Marcus Semien continues to swing a hot bat, collecting two hits and three RBIs Saturday. He’s hitting .520 (13-for-25) over his last six games.

“Marcus, big day,” Bochy said. “It’s good to see him swinging like that.”

With both teams seeking a series win and the Nationals looking to snap out of their offensive funk, this matchup offers intriguing value for those following MLB Picks and Baseball Predictions.

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