Rockies vs Nationals Picks and Prediction – 6/18/2025

Nationals Park will play host to a Wednesday 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 (16-57) have won three straight games and still own the worst record in the majors. Last night, 1B Michael Toglia crushed two of Colorado’s franchise record tying seven home runs during a 10-6 road triumph against Washington. 

Thirty year old right-hander German Marquez (2-8 6.62 ERA) will take the mound for the Rockies in this matchup. In his last start, Marquez (5 IP) gave up one run and struck out seven batters during a 12-4 road loss against Atlanta. 

The Washington Nationals are in the midst of a ten-game losing streak and have plummeted into a tie with Miami in the NL East Division basement. During Tuesday’s home loss, Washington 1B Nathaniel Lowe hit his 10th long ball of the year and 2B Luis Garcia Jr. added a two-run shot. SP Mike Soroka (3-5) gave up three runs in six innings and took the loss for the Nationals (30-43), who fell to 15-23 at home. 

Washington skipper Dave Martinez will give the nod to left-hander Mitchell Parker (4-7 4.84 ERA) on Wednesday, The Nationals have dropped Marquez’s previous four starts and he has surrendered 15 runs (13 ER) over his last 19 innings. 

Washington IF Paul DeJong (orbital) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Harrisburg on Tuesday. Through 73 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 6-3.