What is the Washington Nationals record in 2026?

The Washington Nationals are 10-12, 3rd in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Nationals today?

Jake Irvin (1-2, 6.16 ERA) vs Bryce Elder (2-1, 0.77 ERA). First pitch at 06:45 PM EDT.

What channel is the Nationals game on today?

Today's game airs on Nationals.TV, BravesVision. First pitch at 06:45 PM EDT.

Washington Nationals News & Updates

April 20, 2026

The Washington Nationals were 10-12, 3rd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals topped the San Francisco Giants 3-0 at Nationals Park.

Nationals Daily Vibe Check

49°

▲6

Lukewarm

last night's win

It's a wash right now. A 3-run win last night helps the cause. But 6.6 RA/G this week. Hard to keep the score up with that.

Share your team's vibe check · smallballnews.com

Nationals Game on April 20

Opponent:	Atlanta Braves (15-7)
Location:	Nationals Park
First Pitch:	06:45 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Jake Irvin (1-2, 6.16 ERA) vs Bryce Elder (2-1, 0.77 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Nationals.TV, BravesVision
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 41°F, Wind 3 mph

Nationals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Washington Nationals topped the San Francisco Giants 3-0 at Nationals Park.

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

Highlights

Curtis Mead went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.

Nationals Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	15	7	.682		W5
Marlins	10	12	.455	5.0	W1
Nationals	10	12	.455	5.0	W1
Phillies	8	13	.381	6.5	L5
Mets	7	15	.318	8.0	L11

Washington Nationals are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -14 run differential.

Nationals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
5 CJ Abrams	6	.320	1.029	19
29 James Wood	7	.247	.931	18
21 Joey Wiemer	2	.341	.988	5

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
29 James Wood	2 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .182 AVG in last 3 games
8 José Tena	4 hits, 2 RBI, .571 AVG in last 3 games

Nationals News

The Washington Nationals' recent struggles reached a new low with yesterday's heartbreaking 6-7 loss to the San Francisco Giants, accentuated by poor pitching and mental mistakes that have become all too familiar. The team now sits at a disappointing 9-12, with a staggering 7.4 runs allowed per game over the last week, highlighting urgent issues on the mound. As they prepare for another shot at the Giants, the Nats are bringing back left-hander Andrew Alvarez, hoping he can inject some much-needed stability into a faltering rotation. Meanwhile, James Wood continues to shine, hinting at a bright future with his dynamic play. For now, the focus must be on cleaning up the errors and capitalizing on scoring opportunities to reverse the tide before the season slips further away.

Sources

Federal Baseball

Washington Nationals vs San Francisco Giants Game Thread

Yesterday’s loss was a real bummer, but the boys have to go again and try to salvage the series this afternoon. The combination of poor pitching, mental mistakes and a lack of situational hitting cost them. Hopefully the boys can be more buttoned up after meeting with Blake Butera about their mistakes. One player who […]

Mlbtraderumors

Nationals To Recall Andrew Alvarez

Left-hander Andrew Alvarez is heading back to the big leagues, first reported by Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic. The 26-year-old pitched well in his first opportunity with the Nationals last season. Alvarez is taking the roster spot of right-hander Paxton Schultz, who was sent down on Saturday, the team announced. The new management in Washington […]

MLB.com

Mead's blast puts previous day's costly mistake in rearview mirror

WASHINGTON -- Things can change in an instant in baseball. One day’s hero can be another day’s mistake-maker.

Justbaseball

Is 2026 the Year of James Wood’s Step to Superstardom?

After making his first MLB All-Star Game last season, Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood is taking the league by storm once again. With his team sporting a 9-11 record through 20 games and sitting tied for second in the National League East, Wood is looking to lead them to their first season with a record […] The post Is 2026 the Year of James Wood’s Step to Superstardom? appeared first on Just Baseball.

Nationals Upcoming Schedule

The Washington Nationals visit the Chicago White Sox for a 3-game series starting Friday.

About Small Ball

This Washington Nationals digest was built by Small Ball to save you from bouncing between five apps to follow your team. It's fan-run and made to deliver what matters each morning.

Got thoughts? Tell us. Want to support it? Ko-fi tips help keep it running.