Washington Nationals vs New York Yankees – MLB Prediction – July 10, 2026

Nationals and Yankees arrive swinging

The pitchers have been warned. Washington have just put up 23 runs in three games, while New York come into the capital off a 12-4 beating. Both sides finished their last series on the front foot and will be hoping to keep the bats hot.

The Carson Palmquist-Ryan Weathers matchup doesn’t exactly scream a quiet afternoon for either lineup. Palmquist is still short on big-league pedigree and his ERA is ugly, while Weathers has been all over the place this season. If the offence keeps rolling, the scoreboard could start working overtime.

Washington Nationals: an offence that has found its groove

Washington are in a good spell at the plate. The Nationals have scored 23 runs across their last three outings, including two nights with eight or more. This isn’t an attack sitting around waiting for the home run. It is forcing mistakes, putting men on base and stretching innings.

Against Ryan Weathers, the home side get another shot to keep that momentum going. The left-hander has strikeout stuff, but his 4.29 ERA says he’s there to be hit. Washington’s job is simple enough: don’t bail him out with too many quick outs.

The real question is on the mound. Carson Palmquist has to deal with a Yankees side that has just scored 12 runs and collected 14 hits. With a 7.11 ERA, the lefty has almost no room to settle in.

New York Yankees: the offence has finally woken up

The Yankees needed a night like that. Twelve runs, 14 hits and a six-run inning: after a string of frustrating games, the New York offence finally looked like itself again.

The question now is whether it can stick. This matchup with Palmquist gives them a strong chance to prove it. Washington’s pitcher is still learning at this level and his early outings have left plenty of openings for opposing bats.

New York, though, will need to keep it going for the full nine. Weathers doesn’t inspire enough confidence to suggest this will be a stress-free night for the pitching staff. Against a Nationals side that’s seeing the ball well, the Yankees may need a few big innings to take control for good.

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MLB Prediction : Washington Nationals vs New York Yankees

Over 9.5 runs in the game

Both offences are rolling and the pitching matchup leaves enough holes to picture a wide-open game. Washington have scored 23 runs in their last three games, while New York are coming off a 12-run night.

Palmquist (Washington) is the main reason to expect a high-scoring contest. With a 7.11 ERA, he now faces a Yankees lineup that has just rediscovered its confidence. One bad trip through the order could put Washington on the back foot fast.

The Nationals can do their bit too. Weathers is inconsistent and the home side are cashing in on opponent mistakes right now. With both lineups in form and the pitchers offering few guarantees, the 9.5-run line looks very reachable.

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