Washington Nationals vs Athletics Picks and Predictions for Sunday, July 19, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 07/19/2026, 01:00 AM ET

Nationals vs Athletics Game Information

The Washington Nationals stay on the road Sunday with another game in Sacramento against the Athletics. Washington is right around .500 thus far this season after their blowout victory in Game 1 of this set to start the second half of the year. The Athletics stay home Sunday well below .500, currently in contention for the worst spot in the American League West. For more MLB News, see our MLB Picks.

Nationals Preview

Cade Cavalli got the start and the win in Game 1 of this set for Washington, giving up 2 runs on 4 hits through 6 innings of work. The Washington bullpen was a bit shaky, giving up 2 more runs on 5 hits over the final 3 innings of the game. Andres Chapparo had the game of his life on Friday with 4 hits in 5 at-bats to drive in 8 runs. Daylen Lile added 2 hits to drive in 6 runs. Curtis Mead and Harry Ford both chipped in heavily, driving in 3 runs each.

Athletics Preview

Gage Jump got the start for the Athletics on Friday, giving up 4 runs on 4 hits across 3.2 innings of work. The Athletics bullpen was terrible, giving up 19 more runs on 17 hits over the final 5.1 innings of the game. Tyler Soderstrom was the only real life in the Athletics offense, driving in 2 runs in 3 at-bats.

Nationals vs Athletics Pitching Matchup

Foster Griffin will be on the mound Sunday for the Nationals, looking to continue his tear. Griffin is 10-2 this year with a 2.77 ERA through 110.1 innings of action. Jacob Lopez will counter for the Athletics. Lopez has 4 wins and 3 losses this season with a 6.83 ERA through 55.1 innings of action.

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Nationals vs Athletics Pick

The Washington Nationals are the better team in this matchup and have the edge on both sides of the plate in this game. Washington has also been fantastic on the road this year, and that will continue Sunday as they wrap this 3-game series Sunday in Sacramento with a victory against the Athletics.

Pick: Washington Nationals
Secondary: Under
Lean: CJ Abrams Over .5 Runs

Final Score Prediction: Washington Nationals win 5-2.

Game Written Before completion of the game on Saturday.