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MLB Game Preview · July 9, 2025

Washington Nationals at St. Louis Cardinals

Current matchup information, probable starters, batting orders, and qualified game notes.

FinalBusch Stadium9:15 p.m.

Game at a glance

Washington Nationals visits St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium, with first pitch scheduled for 9:15 p.m.. Both batting orders are confirmed and listed below.

Batting orders

Washington Nationals

  1. 1CJ AbramsSSSeason—
  2. 2James WoodLFSeason—
  3. 3Amed Rosario2BSeason—
  4. 4Josh BellDHSeason—
  5. 5Nathaniel Lowe1BSeason—
  6. 6Alex CallRFSeason—
  7. 7Brady House3BSeason—
  8. 8Riley AdamsCSeason—
  9. 9Jacob YoungCFSeason—

St. Louis Cardinals

  1. 1Brendan Donovan2BSeason—
  2. 2Masyn WinnSSSeason—
  3. 3Willson Contreras1BSeason—
  4. 4Alec BurlesonRFSeason—
  5. 5Nolan Arenado3BSeason—
  6. 6Yohel PozoDHSeason—
  7. 7Lars NootbaarLFSeason—
  8. 8Pedro PagésCSeason—
  9. 9Victor ScottCFSeason—

Pitching matchup

MacKenzie Gore is lined up for Washington Nationals, opposite Andre Pallante for St. Louis Cardinals. The confirmed starters and batting orders shown here come from the latest official MLB game feed.

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