How to Watch Guardians vs. Nationals: TV Channel & Live Stream - May 5

Updated May. 5, 2025 3:23 p.m. ET

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Luis Ortiz will start for the Cleveland Guardians on Monday at Nationals Park against James Wood and the Washington Nationals. First pitch is at 6:45 p.m. ET for the first game of a three-game series.

Here is everything you need to know to watch the Guardians vs. Nationals competition.

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Guardians vs. Nationals Game Information & How to Watch

When: Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:45 p.m. ET
Where: Nationals Park in Washington D.C.
TV: Watch on MASN, CLEG
Box Score: Fox Sports

Guardians vs. Nationals Prediction

Score Prediction: Nationals 6, Guardians 5
Total Prediction: Over 9 runs
Win Probabilities: Guardians 52%, Nationals 48%

Guardians vs. Nationals Head to Head

Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
6/2/2024	Guardians	-1.5	8	-139	+119	5-2 WSH
6/1/2024	Guardians	-1.5	8	-152	+127	3-2 CLE
5/31/2024	Guardians	-1.5	7.5	-227	+188	7-1 CLE
4/16/2023	Guardians	-1.5	9	-229	+190	7-6 WSH
4/15/2023	Guardians	-1.5	9.5	-178	+151	6-4 CLE
4/14/2023	Guardians	-1.5	9	-159	+135	4-3 CLE

Guardians Last 10 Game Stats

Stat	Avg/Total
Record	6-4
Runs Per Game	3.5
HR	10
ERA	4.80
K/9	7.1

Guardians Player Insights

Steven Kwan has racked up a team-high batting average of .333.
Including all MLB batters, Kwan ranks fifth in batting average, 20th in on-base percentage, and 45th in slugging.
Kwan carries a three-game hitting streak into this matchup. During his last five outings he is hitting .333 with a double, two walks and an RBI.
Jose Ramirez has five doubles, five home runs and 10 walks while hitting .265.
Ramirez ranks 57th in homers and 85th in RBI in the major leagues.
Kyle Manzardo paces the Guardians with eight home runs and 20 runs batted in.
Carlos Santana is hitting .219 with two doubles, three home runs and 15 walks.

Guardians Recent & Upcoming Games

Date	Opponent	Score	Pitching Matchup
April 30	Twins	W 4-2	Luis Ortiz vs Pablo Lopez
May 1	Twins	W 4-3	Edward Lively vs Simeon Woods Richardson
May 2	@ Blue Jays	L 5-3	Logan Allen vs Chris Bassitt
May 3	@ Blue Jays	W 5-3	Gavin Williams vs Kevin Gausman
May 4	@ Blue Jays	W 5-4	Tanner Bibee vs Bowden Francis
May 5	@ Nationals	-	Luis Ortiz vs Jake Irvin
May 6	@ Nationals	-	Edward Lively vs Brad Lord
May 7	@ Nationals	-	Logan Allen vs Mitchell Parker
May 9	Phillies	-	Gavin Williams vs Aaron Nola
May 10	Phillies	-	Tanner Bibee vs Ranger Suarez
May 11	Phillies	-	TBA vs TBA

Nationals Last 10 Game Stats

Stat	Avg/Total
Record	5-5
Runs Per Game	4.6
HR	9
ERA	6.09
K/9	7.4

Nationals Player Insights

Wood paces the Nationals with nine home runs.
Among all batters in the big leagues, Wood's home run total is sixth and his RBI tally ranks 29th.
Wood brings a hitting streak of four games into this game. During his last five outings he is batting .368 with two doubles and four walks.
Nathaniel Lowe has collected 27 runs batted in to pace his team.
Lowe is 41st among all hitters in the majors in home runs, and eighth in RBI.
Luis Garcia has five doubles, three home runs and eight walks while batting .234.
C.J. Abrams has five doubles, two triples, four home runs and four walks while hitting .284.

Nationals Recent & Upcoming Games

Date	Opponent	Score	Pitching Matchup
April 30	@ Phillies	L 7-2	Jake Irvin vs Cristopher Sanchez
May 1	@ Phillies	W 4-2	Brad Lord vs Taijuan Walker
May 2	@ Reds	L 6-1	Mitchell Parker vs Hunter Greene
May 3	@ Reds	W 11-6	Trevor Williams vs Nick Lodolo
May 4	@ Reds	W 4-1	MacKenzie Gore vs Nicholas Martínez
May 5	Guardians	-	Jake Irvin vs Luis Ortiz
May 6	Guardians	-	Brad Lord vs Edward Lively
May 7	Guardians	-	Mitchell Parker vs Logan Allen
May 9	Cardinals	-	Trevor Williams vs Erick Fedde
May 10	Cardinals	-	MacKenzie Gore vs Andre Pallante
May 11	Cardinals	-	TBA vs TBA