What is the Washington Nationals record in 2026?

The Washington Nationals are 1-0, 3rd in the NL East.

When is the next Nationals game?

The Washington Nationals visit the Chicago Cubs for a 3-game series starting Saturday.

How are the Nationals doing?

The Washington Nationals are 1-0, 3rd in the NL East. They are 1-0 over their last 7 games.

Washington Nationals News & Updates

March 27, 2026

The Washington Nationals were 1-0, 3rd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals blasted the Chicago Cubs 10-4 at Wrigley Field.

Nationals Daily Vibe Check

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the season is just getting started

Just 1 games into the season. Good place to be. The 6-run win last night carries weight here. Add in plus-6 in run differential this stretch.

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Nationals Game on March 27

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Nationals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Washington Nationals blasted the Chicago Cubs 10-4 at Wrigley Field.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	1	0	6	0	1	0	0	2	10	11	2
	0	0	2	1	0	0	1	0	0	4	8	1

Highlights

Brady House went 2-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
CJ Abrams went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
Joey Wiemer went 3-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Jacob Young went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.

Nationals Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	PCT	STRK
Marlins	1	1.000	W1
Mets	1	1.000	W1
Nationals	1	1.000	W1
Braves	1	1.000	W1
Phillies	1	1.000	W1

Washington Nationals are 1-0 in their last 7 games, with a +6 run differential.

Nationals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
21 Joey Wiemer	1	1.000	3.000	1
87 Andrés Chaparro	0	.667	1.667	0
12 Brady House	1	.333	1.166	2

Nationals News

The Washington Nationals kicked off their 2026 season with a resounding 10-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs, marking Blake Butera's first career managerial win in style. While the team faced a lukewarm Spring Training, unexpected players stepped up to deliver a powerful offensive performance that defied early season expectations. However, the joy of Opening Day was tinged with concern as rainy weather looms, potentially disrupting the momentum built at Wrigley Field. As fans celebrate this promising start, eyes will also be on the division race, with polls opening to gauge who might take the NL East title this year. The Nationals' blend of surprising contributions and a new leadership era under Butera sets a thrilling tone for the long season ahead.

Sources

Districtondeck

District on Deck Staff 2026 Season Predictions

Here are the official staff predictions for the 2026 MLB season about both the Washington Nationals and rest of the league, presented by the team at District on Deck.

Districtondeck

Nationals' Opening Day 2026 Weather Forecast vs. Cubs: Rain delay odds, possible hail

The Washington Nationals take on the Cubs on Opening Day, but the weather forecast is throwing a wrench into the plans.

Federal Baseball

Washington Nationals powered to a 10-4 Opening Day win by unlikely heroes

The Washington Nationals started their season off on the right foot with a statement 10-4 win over the Cubs. While the bats were quiet during Spring Training, they came to play in the season opener. However, the production came from some unexpected characters. It was also Blake Butera’s first career managerial win. In the first […]

Federal Baseball

Washington Nationals At Chicago Cubs Series Preview

At last, Opening Day is upon us, and the Nationals will open up their 22nd season in franchise history on the road at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs. With the 26-man roster set and the rotation lined up, it’s time for the 162-game marathon to begin once more. The Cubs lost one of their […]

Mlbtraderumors

Poll: Who Will Win The NL East?

With the first game of the 2026 season already in the rearview mirror, the offseason is now complete for MLB’s 30 teams. Until the playoffs begin, teams will be focused on a smaller goal: winning their division. In the run-up to the start of the season, we have been conducting a series of polls to […]

MLB.com

Butera pictured his 1st managerial win, but pulling it off was 'better than you can imagine'

CHICAGO -- Manager Blake Butera tried to swiftly dash into his office after delivering his postgame address to the team, but there was no way his energized players were going to let him slip away without a proper celebration. “I got crushed,” Butera said with a smile.

Nationals Upcoming Schedule

Date	Opponent	Time
Sat 03/28	@ Chicago Cubs	2:20 PM
Sun 03/29	@ Chicago Cubs	2:20 PM
Mon 03/30	@ Philadelphia Phillies	6:40 PM

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