Arizona Diamondbacks vs Washington Nationals Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 4/6/25, 9:50 AM  by Carlos Zabala | Modified on 4/6/25 at 11:12 AM in MLB Picks

Although Eduardo Rodríguez struck out 12 Nationals in five innings for the D-backs, he still couldn't get the win against them on Saturday, but he would end up taking the L. Mitchell Parker, with a quality outing, earned his victory and the second of the season for the Nationals, who will look to win this series at home in the decisive game before hosting the Dodgers at Nationals Park.

The D-backs lost the game after starting as favorites to win it at -135 odds. Saturday's game was the first time this season that the D-backs failed to hit a home run. Carroll went 0-for-3 with a walk and was tagged out with a fly ball in the seventh inning with two on, in a key at-bat.

Kyle Finnegan returned to pitching after pitching twice against the Phillies to record his second save of the season. Despite allowing an earned run, the Nats preserved their lead by getting Alek Thomas to steal the ball to seal the game.

Strangely, the Nationals won that game on Saturday without help from star CJ Abrams, who went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in the leadoff spot, but Abrams already has three home runs to his name.