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Yankees Look to Rebound Against Fatigued Brad Lord in Showdown Against Nationals at Yankee Stadium

On Monday, August 25, 2025, the Washington Nationals will face off against the New York Yankees in an interleague matchup at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, NY. This game marks the beginning of a three-game regular-season series between the two teams, with the Nationals looking to secure their third consecutive series victory over the Yankees. Last year, the Nationals won two out of three games against their opponents. For more details on this Nationals vs. Yankees prediction and other MLB picks for Monday's slate, be sure to check out our coverage. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:05 PM ET.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Nationals +200 | Yankees -229
• Spread: Nationals +1.5 (+100) | Yankees -1.5 (-120)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 70%.

Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals played against the Philadelphia Phillies in a rubber match on Sunday afternoon. The Nationals won the opener before losing the middle game of the series. Overall, the Nationals have won eight of their last 14 games, scoring 69 runs with a solid .266/.323/.447 triple-slash. The Nationals bullpen has a 3.65 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and .214 batting average against. Brad Lord is expected to start on Monday night, with a 4-6 record, 3.46 ERA, and 1.25 WHIP in 2025. In August, he is 2-1 with a 4.09 ERA. Despite winning his last outing, he gave up four earned runs in 5.1 innings against the New York Mets.

New York Yankees

The New York Yankees faced the Boston Red Sox on Sunday night in an effort to avoid a sweep in their four-game series. The Yankees had recently suffered defeats, including a 6-3 loss to the Red Sox last Thursday, a tough 1-0 loss on Friday, and a 12-1 trouncing on Saturday. Despite their recent setbacks, the Yankees held the middle wild card in the American League. In their previous 14 games, the Yankees had scored 72 runs and their bullpen had recorded a 4.73 ERA. Cam Schlittler, a 24-year-old rookie right-hander, was projected to take the mound on Monday with a record of 1-2 and a 3.22 ERA in seven starts this season. Schlittler had a strong performance in his previous start, where he struck out eight batters in 6.2 scoreless innings against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Yankees Look to Rebound Against Fatigued Brad Lord in Showdown Against Nationals

The New York Yankees have struggled offensively in the current series against the Boston Red Sox, scoring only four runs in the first three games. Despite this recent slump, the team has demonstrated strong performance metrics against right-handed pitchers in the last 10 days, including an .845 OPS, .239 ISO, and 136 wRC+ in 249 plate appearances. Similarly, the Washington Nationals have also shown proficiency against right-handed pitchers with a .804 OPS, .189 ISO, and 122 wRC+ in the past 10 days and 202 plate appearances. However, I anticipate a rebound from the Yankees in the upcoming game against Brad Lord, who has exhibited signs of fatigue after a heavy workload in his rookie season. Conversely, Cam Schlittler has been in excellent form in his recent starts, allowing only one earned run in 11.2 innings pitched.

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