Nationals vs Angels Picks and Prediction – 6/29/2025

The Washington Nationals (34–48) travel to face the Los Angeles Angels (40–41) in late-June action under the California lights. For Washington, rookie Mitchell Parker (5–8, 4.59 ERA, 1.32 WHIP) looks to regain footing after a mixed season. The Angels counter with Jack Kochanowicz (3–8, 5.49 ERA, 1.55 WHIP), an up-and-coming arm still finding his groove. With both clubs struggling but seeking momentum, this game could spark some June fireworks. Get in on all the action with our free MLB picks.

Left-hander Mitchell Parker enters with a 5–8 record and 4.59 ERA, showing flashes of promise (183 Ks over 170 innings). He’s been uneven—strong outings sandwiched between shaky starts—but his recent 6-inning, 1-ER home outing on June 23 hints at potential. The Nationals' offense has been anemic (.415 win pct at home), but Daniel Rodriguez and Joey Meneses continue to provide middle-of-lineup power.

Jack Kochanowicz was hit hard early—5.49 ERA and 1.55 WHIP—but recent starts show signs of maturity. He earned his first MLB win in August 2024 and has turned in several quality starts this season . His sinker-heavy attack and ground-ball tendencies may induce chaos in Nationals' weak contact approach (.232 average). Offensively, L.A.'s lineup is streaky but packs pop, especially from Mike Trout (back from IL) and catcher Matt Thaiss.

This one hinges on who shows up: Kochanowicz's uptick in execution or Parker's ability to adjust. With the offensive upside of the Angels, we like the value on their ML. We will be taking a crack on the Los Angeles Angels to win this one by a score of 5-3.