Nationals vs Red Sox Preview: Young Arms Aim to Shine

The Nationals just crushed Boston 8-1 yesterday. You saw it all in one game. Abrams launched a home run deep to right-center. The bats woke up in the eighth inning and the Red Sox couldn't stop them. But here's the thing—Boston won the game before that. The Red Sox smashed back 6-3 on Sunday. Contreras and Durbin each went yard. This series has wild swings. One team dominates one night, then the other team strikes back hard the next game.

Andrew Alvarez takes the ball for Washington tonight. He's ready to stop the bleeding. The Red Sox counter with Payton Tolle. Both pitchers step into pressure-packed situations. The Nationals sit at 43-43. Boston stands at 37-46. Neither team can afford to drop games now. Every win matters as we push toward the All-Star break. The pitching matchup will set the tone early. If Alvarez keeps Boston's bats quiet, Washington has a real chance to take control.

Boston's on fire right now. They won five straight games heading into tonight. Their last ten games show seven wins. That's the kind of baseball that wins ballgames. The Red Sox need to keep this rolling at home. Fenway Park becomes a fortress when the team plays well. Washington's down to a 4-6 record in their last ten. The Nationals look tired. Injuries have hit both teams hard. Washington's missing key pitchers like Jake Irvin and Josiah Gray. Boston's dealing with problems too. But momentum matters. The team playing better right now usually finds a way to win.