Brewers vs Nationals MLB Pick: Milwaukee Aims to Continue Hot Streak (Aug 2)

The Milwaukee Brewers (65-44) travel to Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., to take on the Washington Nationals (44-65) on Saturday, Aug 2. First pitch is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET. The Brewers come into the game with a dominant win from their last game on Aug 1, where they had a season-high 25 hits in a 16-9 victory.

Milwaukee Brewers Outlook

The Brewers have the best record in MLB and lead the NL Central. Their offense is an absolute force, ranking third in team batting average and sixth in runs scored. Their lineup is stacked with talent, including Christian Yelich (20 HR) and William Contreras, who had a five-hit game on Aug 1. The Brewers’ pitching staff also ranks among the league’s best.

Injury Update: Jackson Chourio (hamstring) and Rhys Hoskins (thumb) are among several players on the IL for the Brewers.

Washington Nationals Outlook

The Nationals are in last place in the NL East with a 44-65 record. Their offense has been decent, led by James Wood (24 HR) and CJ Abrams (.275 BA), but they have been inconsistent. The Nationals’ pitching staff has been a major weakness, with a team ERA that ranks near the bottom of MLB.

Injury Update: Josiah Gray (elbow) and Dylan Crews (back) are among the notable names on the 60-day IL for the Nationals.

Analysis and Pick

This matchup strongly favors the Brewers. They have a massive advantage on the mound with a dominant Brandon Woodruff facing a struggling Jake Irvin, who was hit hard in his previous outings against Milwaukee. The Brewers’ offense, fresh off a 25-hit performance, is simply too hot for the Nationals’ pitching staff to contain. The -1.5 run line is very appealing given the significant mismatch in talent.