NY Yankees at Washington Nationals 7/25/20 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Yankees are going to try to keep their momentum going in this game here. In the first game the Yankees were able to put down the Nationals by a 4-1 score and looked very well tuned and ready to play. Now, the Yankees get to keep this momentum going on the game here. Thankfully for the Yankees the Nationals looked very flat in the opening game.

Giancarlo Stanton was the power hitter for the Yankees, but also the main run producer as well. Stanton ended up getting a homer, but also drove in 3 runners. For the Nationals the only run produced was off of a homer by Adam Eaton.

James Paxton is the starting pitcher the Yankees are looking to put on the mound in this game. Paxton last season posted a 15-6 record. The good news is Paxton posted 3.82 ERA while striking out 186 batters, but only walked 55 batters on the year.

Stephen Strasburg is the starting pitcher the Nationals are looking to put on the mound. Strasburg did really good for Washington last year with an 18-6 record. Strasburg posted a 3.32 ERA and struck out 251 batters while walking only 56 batters.