Rockies vs Nationals Picks and Prediction – 6/17/2025

Nationals Park will play host to a Tuesday night MLB clash between the Colorado Rockies and the Washington Nationals. Be ready for the baseball season with all of our MLB predictions.The Rockies (15-57) have dropped 30 of their first 38 road games and own the worst overall record in the majors. Last night, C Hunter Goodman homered twice and drove in three runs to power Colorado to a 6-4 road victory against Washington. 

Thirty year old right-hander Antonio Senzatela (1-10 7.23 ERA) will look to put the first two plus months of the season behind him. Through 66 innings of work. Senzatela has surrendered 12 long balls and sports a robust 2.03 WHIP.

The Washington Nationals are looking to snap a nine-game losing streak and are in danger of falling into last place in the NL East Division. During Monday’s home loss, emerging Washington star James Wood doubled and homered. Closer Kyle Finnegan surrendered three runs in the top of the ninth inning and took the loss for the Nationals (30-42), who fell to 15-22 at home. 

Washington skipper Dave Martinez will turn to twenty-seven year old righty Mike Soroka (3-4 5.14 ERA) on Tuesday. Last time out, Soroka (5 IP) gave up four runs and fanned five batters during a 4-3 road loss against New York.

Washington IF Paul DeJong (orbital) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Harrisburg on Tuesday. Through 72 games, Colorado ranks 28th in OPS and 28th in runs scored. For the season, Washington ranks 22nd in OPS and 17th in runs scored. Take the Rockies to win on the road. Final Score Prediction, Colorado Rockies win 6-4.