Who is pitching for the Nationals today?

Jake Irvin (2-8, 5.82 ERA) vs Gabriel Hughes (0-5, 6.54 ERA). First pitch at 01:05 PM EDT.

What channel is the Nationals game on today?

Today's game airs on Rockies.TV, Nationals.TV. First pitch at 01:05 PM EDT.

Washington Nationals Daily Update
August 27, 2026

Q: What is the Washington Nationals record in 2026?

The Washington Nationals are 62-73, 4th in the NL East.

The Washington Nationals are 62-73, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals took a beating from the Colorado Rockies 1-13 at Nationals Park. Today they play the Colorado Rockies at 01:05 PM EDT on Rockies.TV, Nationals.TV.

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last night's loss

14-Day Trend

18° 71°

Rock bottom territory. The 12-run loss last night is the heaviest factor today. Also weighing on the score: winning just 1 of 7 this week pulls the temperature down.

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Nationals Game Today

Opponent:	Colorado Rockies (52-81)
Location:	Nationals Park
First Pitch:	01:05 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Jake Irvin (2-8, 5.82 ERA) vs Gabriel Hughes (0-5, 6.54 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Rockies.TV, Nationals.TV

Nationals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Washington Nationals took a beating from the Colorado Rockies 1-13 at Nationals Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	0	0	4	0	4	5	0	13	15	0
	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	7	0

Highlights

Andrés Chaparro went 3-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Nationals Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	78	55	.586		W3
Phillies	74	60	.552	4.5	W1
Marlins	68	66	.507	10.5	W1
Nationals	62	73	.459	17.0	L2
Mets	60	73	.451	18.0	L1

Washington Nationals are 1-6 in their last 7 games, with a -13 run differential.

Nationals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
5 CJ Abrams	29	.274	.870	92
4 Daylen Lile	17	.247	.712	72
87 Andrés Chaparro	9	.252	.906	33

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
24 Cade Cavalli	12-5	3.21	1.21	148.2
76 Will Dion	1-1	3.67	1.14	34.1
54 Andrew Alvarez	2-6	3.72	1.35	84.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
4 Daylen Lile	5 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
24 Cade Cavalli	6.0 IP, 11 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Nationals News

In a move that reflects their commitment to the future, the Washington Nationals have parted ways with veteran righty Trevor Williams, focusing instead on youth as they prepare to evaluate new talent. The spotlight shifts to Luis Perales, who is set to make his MLB debut after a rollercoaster stint in Triple-A. This 23-year-old flamethrower, ranked as the Nats' No. 12 prospect, represents the hope for a more dynamic pitching staff moving forward. With the team sitting at 62-72 and struggling through a rough stretch (2-5 in the last week), the introduction of fresh arms like Perales could be the spark needed to elevate team performance. As the fans wrestle with mixed feelings about past trades, tonight's game against the Rockies offers a fresh canvas for the next generation of Nationals talent.

Sources

Districtondeck · Yesterday

Nationals make unexpected Trevor Williams decision as 2026 season winds down

The Washington Nationals said goodbye to veteran righty pitcher Trevor Williams, as the team is looking to get some younger arms in the mix to evaluate them for the future.

Districtondeck · Yesterday

Nationals set to recall electric pitching prospect for MLB debut this week

The Washington Nationals will be recalling hard throwing righty Luis Perales to make his MLB debut, as the team sent down righty Jake Bird to AAA Rochester last night.

Federal Baseball · Yesterday

Washington Nationals call up fire-baller Luis Perales to make MLB debut

The Luis Perales for Jake Bennett trade has been a major talking point among the fanbase this season. We have seen Bennett have success in Boston, while Perales has been up and down in AAA. However, we are finally going to get a chance to see Perales who will be debuting for the Nats as […]

MLB.com · 18h ago

Despite rough debut, No. 12 prospect Perales has eyes on future with Nats

WASHINGTON -- Flamethrower Luis Perales could factor into the Nationals’ starting rotation as soon as next season. For now, the 23-year-old righty is embracing the chance to get his feet wet in the Majors via the Nats’ bullpen. The Nationals’ No. 12 prospect was recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday

MLB.com · 23h ago

These are the hottest hitting prospects right now -- one for each club

The dog days of summer have been known to wilt many a young player over the years. But in the case of the 30 hitting prospects listed below, they’re as hot as the temps have been.

Mlbtraderumors · 19h ago

Diamondbacks Release Zack Littell

The Diamondbacks placed Zack Littell on release waivers, according to the MLB.com transaction log. Assuming he goes unclaimed, he’ll be a free agent. Arizona designated Littell for assignment on Sunday, ending his tenure with the club after three appearances. They’d signed the veteran righty as a long reliever after his release by Washington. Littell made […]

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August 27, 2026

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