Washington (26-30) at Arizona (27-29)
- When: May 30 2025, 9:40 PM
- Where: Chase Field, Phoenix
- Where to watch: MASN2
Nationals at Diamondbacks: The Desert Duel You Didn’t Know You Needed
Moneyline: Arizona (-225)
Total: 9.0
Arizona Diamondbacks: Time to Reboot the Rattlesnake
Someone needs to remind the D-backs that they’re playing at home their 14-15 record in Phoenix feels more like a B&B stay than a home-field advantage. But don’t write them off just yet Merrill Kelly (5-2, 3.52 ERA) is on the mound and looking like the adult in the room. He’s got 58 strikeouts and one mission: tame the Nats and redeem the Snake Pit.
Corbin Carroll is slugging like he’s auditioning for a Home Run Derby 16 dingers and counting and Gabriel Moreno’s hotter than Phoenix asphalt, going 14-for-36 with extra-base chaos. If Arizona can remember how to string hits together in front of their home fans, this one might get lopsided fast.
Washington Nationals: We Brought Bats, You Bring Sunscreen
The Nats have sneakily been playing decent ball. They’ve won seven of their last 10 and just smacked the Mariners around like a piñata at a desert birthday party. Luis Garcia went full cheat code on Thursday with four hits and nine RBI in the last 10 games. And don’t forget James Wood slugging .571 and mashing like he’s mad the hotel minibar was empty.
Jake Irvin (4-1, 3.42 ERA) gets the ball, and he’s been quietly good kind of like that coworker who finishes your spreadsheets and never takes credit. His 1.10 WHIP says he’s not letting many on base, and if the Nats’ bats stay hot, this one could turn spicy.
Final Score Prediction:
Yes, the Nats have been the hotter team lately, but Arizona has too much firepower to keep falling flat at home. Expect Carroll to go yard and Merrill Kelly to manage five decent innings before the bullpen gives us all heart palpitations. Take the Snakes to bounce back in the desert.
Also, expect at least one fan to show up in a giant cactus costume. That’s not a prediction, it’s a hope.
Final Score Prediction: Diamondbacks 6, Nationals 4
Bets Bet: Arizona RL -1.5 (-110)
Total: Over 9.0 (-115)
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