
How to Watch Nationals vs. Cardinals: TV Channel & Live Stream - May 9
Updated May. 9, 2025 3:23 p.m. ET
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Nathaniel Lowe and the Washington Nationals hit the field on Friday at Nationals Park against Erick Fedde, who is starting for the St. Louis Cardinals. First pitch is set for 6:45 p.m. ET for the first game of a three-game series.
Here's everything you need to watch the Nationals vs. Cardinals game.
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Nationals vs. Cardinals Game Information & How to Watch
- When: Friday, May 9, 2025 at 6:45 p.m. ET
- Where: Nationals Park in Washington D.C.
- TV: Watch on Apple TV+
- Box Score: Fox Sports
Nationals vs. Cardinals Prediction
- Score Prediction: Cardinals 5, Nationals 4
- Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runs
- Win Probabilities: Nationals 52%, Cardinals 48%
Nationals vs. Cardinals Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/28/2024 | Cardinals | -1.5 | 8.5 | -148 | +125 | 4-3 STL |
| 7/27/2024 | Cardinals | -1.5 | 8.5 | -156 | +131 | 14-3 WSH |
| 7/26/2024 | Cardinals | -1.5 | 7.5 | -169 | +142 | 10-8 WSH |
| 7/8/2024 | Nationals | -1.5 | 9 | -118 | -101 | 6-0 STL |
| 7/7/2024 | Cardinals | -1.5 | 9 | -111 | -108 | 8-3 STL |
| 7/6/2024 | Nationals | -1.5 | 9 | -132 | +112 | 14-6 WSH |
| 7/5/2024 | Cardinals | -1.5 | 9 | -163 | +137 | 7-6 STL |
| 7/16/2023 | Cardinals | -1.5 | 9 | -180 | +153 | 8-4 STL |
| 7/15/2023 | Cardinals | -1.5 | 9 | -191 | +162 | 9-6 STL |
| 6/21/2023 | Cardinals | -1.5 | 9 | -157 | +136 | 3-0 WSH |
Nationals Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 4-6 |
| Runs Per Game | 5 |
| HR | 9 |
| ERA | 7.53 |
| K/9 | 7.3 |
Nationals Player Insights
- James Wood has hit a team-best 10 home runs.
- Wood is sixth in home runs and 28th in RBI among all hitters in MLB.
- Wood brings a hitting streak of seven games into this matchup. In his last 10 games he is batting .341 with four doubles, two home runs, seven walks and four RBIs.
- Lowe has put up 28 runs batted in to pace his team.
- Lowe is 48th in home runs in MLB, and 11th in RBI.
- C.J. Abrams is batting .286 with five doubles, two triples, four home runs and eight walks.
- Luis Garcia is batting .235 with five doubles, three home runs and 10 walks.
- Garcia is riding a two-game hitting streak into this one. In his last five games he is batting .188 with a home run, two walks and four RBIs.
Nationals Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 3 | @ Reds | W 11-6 | Trevor Williams vs Nick Lodolo |
| May 4 | @ Reds | W 4-1 | MacKenzie Gore vs Nicholas Martínez |
| May 6 | Guardians | W 10-9 | Jake Irvin vs Luis Ortiz |
| May 6 | Guardians | L 9-1 | Brad Lord vs Edward Lively |
| May 7 | Guardians | L 8-6 | Michael Soroka vs Logan Allen |
| May 9 | Cardinals | - | Mitchell Parker vs Erick Fedde |
| May 10 | Cardinals | - | Trevor Williams vs Andre Pallante |
| May 11 | Cardinals | - | MacKenzie Gore vs Miles Mikolas |
| May 12 | @ Braves | - | Jake Irvin vs Grant Holmes |
| May 13 | @ Braves | - | Michael Soroka vs Spencer Schwellenbach |
| May 14 | @ Braves | - | Mitchell Parker vs Bryce Elder |
Cardinals Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 7-3 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.4 |
| HR | 11 |
| ERA | 3.27 |
| K/9 | 7.5 |
Cardinals Player Insights
- Lars Nootbaar has a team-high five home runs and has driven in 19 runs.
- In all of the big leagues, Nootbaar is 66th in home runs and 61st in RBI.
- Brendan Donovan has a club-best 19 runs batted in and .331 batting average.
- Donovan is currently 141st in home runs and 61st in RBI in the big leagues.
- Nolan Arenado is hitting .256 with nine doubles, three home runs and 16 walks.
- Victor Scott II is batting .289 with six doubles, a triple, two home runs and 13 walks.
Cardinals Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4 | Mets | W 6-5 | Erick Fedde vs Blade Tidwell |
| May 4 | Mets | W 5-4 | Andre Pallante vs Tylor Megill |
| May 5 | Pirates | W 6-3 | Miles Mikolas vs Carmen Mlodzinski |
| May 6 | Pirates | W 2-1 | Matthew Liberatore vs Paul Skenes |
| May 7 | Pirates | W 5-0 | Sonny Gray vs Mitch Keller |
| May 9 | @ Nationals | - | Erick Fedde vs Mitchell Parker |
| May 10 | @ Nationals | - | Andre Pallante vs Trevor Williams |
| May 11 | @ Nationals | - | Miles Mikolas vs MacKenzie Gore |
| May 12 | @ Phillies | - | Matthew Liberatore vs Cristopher Sanchez |
| May 13 | @ Phillies | - | Sonny Gray vs Jesus Luzardo |
| May 14 | @ Phillies | - | Erick Fedde vs Aaron Nola |
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