Friday night’s clash between the Minnesota Twins and Washington Nationals at Target Field (8:10 p.m. ET) features two of the league’s more dynamic bats in Byron Buxton and James Wood, and both hitters are more than capable of stealing the spotlight.
Washington rolls into Minneapolis after missing a chance to sweep the Reds at home. The Nats split the first two games with Cincinnati before getting blanked 5-0 in the series finale on Wednesday. Still, they showed offensive firepower with 16 runs across the first two contests and continue to flash potential.
The Twins, on the other hand, are trying to find their footing after a rocky six-game road trip. Minnesota dropped two of three in both Colorado and Los Angeles, and they head home stinging from a 4-3 walk-off loss to the Dodgers on Wednesday, a game where they coughed up a late lead.
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How to watch Minnesota Twins vs Washington Nationals on TV & stream live online
- National TV Channel: MLB Network
- Local TV channel: MNNT, and MASN2
- Streaming service: Fubo
To watch the entire MLB season, Fubo and DirecTV Stream are the two best streaming services for baseball fans. Both carry MLB.tv for out-of-market access to games and you can also check out our table below for information on regional sports networks and where to find them.
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| Team | Local Network | Streaming Providers |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Diamondbacks | DBACKS.tv | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Atlanta Braves | Bally Sports South | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Baltimore Orioles | Mid-Atlantic Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Boston Red Sox | New England Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, NESN 360 |
| Chicago Cubs | Marquee Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Chicago White Sox | NBC Sports Chicago | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Cincinnati Reds | FanDuel Sports Network Ohio | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Cleveland Guardians | FanDuel Sports Network Great Lakes | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Colorado Rockies | ROCKIES.tv | DirecTV Stream |
| Detroit Tigers | Bally Sports Detroit | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Houston Astros | Space City Home Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Kansas City Royals | FanDuel Sports Network Kansas City | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Los Angeles Angels | FanDuel Sports Network West | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | SportsNet Los Angeles | DirecTV Stream |
| Miami Marlins | FanDuel Sports Network Florida | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Milwaukee Brewers | FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Minnesota Twins | FanDuel Sports Network North | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| New York Mets | SportsNet New York | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| New York Yankees | YES Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Oakland Athletics | NBC Sports California | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Philadelphia Phillies | NBC Sports Philadelphia | Fubo |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | SportsNet Pittsburgh | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| San Diego Padres | Padres.TV | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| San Francisco Giants | NBC Sports Bay Area | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Seattle Mariners | ROOT Sports | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| St Louis Cardinals | FanDuel Sports Network Midwest | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Tampa Bay Rays | FanDuel Sports Network Sun | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Texas Rangers | FanDuel Sports Network Southwest | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Toronto Blue Jays | Sportnet (Canada) | N/A |
| Washington Nationals | Mid-Atlantic Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
Minnesota Twins vs Washington Nationals: Date and First-Pitch time
Minnesota Twins will take on Washington Nationals in a highly anticipated MLB game on Friday, July 25, 2025, at 8:10 pm ET/ 5:10 pm PT, at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
| Date | Friday, July 25, 2025 |
| First-Pitch Time | 8:10 pm ET/ 5:10 pm PT |
| Venue | Target Field |
| Location | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
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Minnesota Twins vs Washington Nationals team news
Minnesota Twins team news
Buxton has been the heartbeat of the Twins’ offense this season. The veteran outfielder leads the club with 23 home runs, 58 RBIs, and a team-best .288 batting average. He’s among the game’s top-tier power threats, sitting 12th in MLB for homers and 34th in RBI.
Trevor Larnach has also been a steady contributor with a .245 average, 13 home runs, and 15 doubles. Meanwhile, Ty France has shown flashes, hitting .249 with six long balls and 18 doubles, and Carlos Correa continues to do Carlos Correa things, batting .266 with sneaky pop and a solid eye at the plate.
Zebby Matthews gets the call on the bump for Minnesota. The 25-year-old righty has had a rough go in his debut campaign, entering with a 1-2 record and a 6.26 ERA across five starts. His most recent outing saw him get knocked around for five earned runs over four innings in a loss to the Rockies.
Washington Nationals team news
For Washington, James Wood has quickly emerged as the team’s go-to slugger. The 21-year-old leads the Nationals with 24 home runs and 70 RBIs, placing him top-10 in both categories across all of Major League Baseball. He’s been nothing short of electric this season.
Shortstop C.J. Abrams is batting .276 and providing consistency atop the lineup, while Luis García (.261, 21 doubles, seven homers) and Nathaniel Lowe (.226 with 15 homers) have chipped in with occasional sparks.
Left-hander MacKenzie Gore will take the hill for the Nationals. The 26-year-old has been hit or miss in 2025, going 4-9 with a respectable 3.59 ERA in 20 starts. His last outing, though, was one to forget, Gore was roughed up for eight earned runs in just 2.1 innings in a loss to San Diego.
Minnesota Twins vs Washington Nationals projected starting pitchers
| Date | Minnesota Twins | Washington Nationals |
|---|---|---|
| 25/07/2025 | Zebby Matthews | MacKenzie Gore |
| 26/07/2025 | Joe Ryan | Mitchell Parker |
| 27/07/2025 | Jake Irvin | TBA |
Minnesota Twins vs Washington Nationals head-to-head record
| Date | Competition | Home Team | Away Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.05.24 | MLB | Washington Nationals | Minnesota Twins | 2 - 3 |
| 22.05.24 | MLB | Washington Nationals | Minnesota Twins | 0 - 10 |
| 21.05.24 | MLB | Washington Nationals | Minnesota Twins | 12 - 3 |
| 21.03.24 | ST | Washington Nationals | Minnesota Twins | 9 - 8 |
| 10.03.24 | ST | Minnesota Twins | Washington Nationals | 3 - 7 |