What is the Washington Nationals record in 2026?

The Washington Nationals are 15-17, 3rd in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Nationals today?

Jake Irvin (1-3, 4.85 ERA) vs Jacob Misiorowski (1-2, 3.31 ERA). First pitch at 06:45 PM EDT.

What channel is the Nationals game on today?

Today's game airs on Brewers.TV, Nationals.TV, Fox 5 WTTG, Gray Media. First pitch at 06:45 PM EDT.

Washington Nationals News & Updates

May 01, 2026

The Washington Nationals were 15-17, 3rd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals eked out a win over the New York Mets 5-4 at Citi Field.

Nationals Daily Vibe Check

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Lukewarm

a hot week

Balanced, and not in the fun way. 4 wins in 7 games. The week's been good. Factor in won by 1 last night and the score reflects it.

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Nationals Game on May 01

Opponent:	Milwaukee Brewers (16-14)
Location:	Nationals Park
First Pitch:	06:45 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Jake Irvin (1-3, 4.85 ERA) vs Jacob Misiorowski (1-2, 3.31 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Brewers.TV, Nationals.TV, Fox 5 WTTG, Gray Media
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 51°F, Wind 7 mph

Nationals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Washington Nationals eked out a win over the New York Mets 5-4 at Citi Field.

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

Highlights

CJ Abrams went 2-3 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.

Nationals Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	22	10	.688		L1
Marlins	15	16	.484	6.5	W2
Nationals	15	17	.469	7.0	W2
Phillies	12	19	.387	9.5	W3
Mets	10	21	.323	11.5	L2

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

Nationals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
5 CJ Abrams	8	.296	.961	26
29 James Wood	10	.238	.941	24
21 Joey Wiemer	3	.327	.995	8

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
22 Foster Griffin	3-0	2.67	1.07	33.2
24 Cade Cavalli	1-1	3.82	1.66	30.2
27 Jake Irvin	1-3	4.85	1.18	29.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
5 CJ Abrams	6 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games
45 Curtis Mead	4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
22 Foster Griffin	7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Nationals News

The Washington Nationals are riding high after a thrilling series win against the New York Mets, highlighted by CJ Abrams’ clutch homer that secured a nail-biting 5-4 victory. This comes on the heels of Cade Cavalli making history with a stellar outing, marking his first win of the season and solidifying his place among the franchise's elite pitchers. However, amid the celebrations, the Nats can’t ignore the underperformance of some players who are stalling the team’s momentum. James Wood, on the other hand, is turning heads with his incredible defensive plays, including a jaw-dropping home run robbery. While the team stands at 14-17, the recent performances suggest they have the potential to turn the tide. With a warm vibe reflecting their recent success, the Nationals need to build on this momentum and address their struggles to rise in the standings.

Sources

Districtondeck

3 struggling Nationals who are actively holding the team back to start the season

The Washington Nationals are only as strong as their weakest link. The chain won't hold at this rate, unless these select players begin to figure things out.

Districtondeck

Cade Cavalli joins elite Nationals company following latest gem outing

Washington Nationals' righty Cade Cavalli made Nationals history on Wednesday evening following his gem of an outing in his first victory of the season.

Federal Baseball

CJ Abrams’ clutch homer propels the Washington Nationals to a series win over the hapless Mets

The Nats won yet another road series with a gutsy 5-4 win against the Mets. It was a glorious win for the Nats and an agonizing loss for the Mets, who are now a shocking 10-21. This game was always going to be decided by a clutch hit, and the Nats were the team that […]

Mlbtraderumors

Foster Griffin, Early Prize Of The International Free Agent Arms

The 2025-26 free agent class featured a lengthy list of pitchers coming over from Asia. They brought varying resumes and asking prices but were typically lumped together during offseason discussions. Left-hander Foster Griffin was one of the less heralded members of the group. Despite the lack of fanfare, he’s off to the best start. Griffin […]

MLB.com

Wood keeps racking up web gems -- first a HR robbery of Soto, then a 5-star dive

NEW YORK – James Wood made a home run robbery off one of the league’s top sluggers look casual at the Citi Field right-field wall early on Thursday afternoon. Then, he followed it up with a remarkable five-star catch in the Nationals’ 5-4 win. “Unbelievable two plays there,” said manager

Baseball Prospectus

Box Score Banter: Aw, Jeez

Your (expletive deleted) Washington Nationals. The post Box Score Banter: Aw, Jeez appeared first on Baseball Prospectus.

Nationals Upcoming Schedule

The Washington Nationals host the Minnesota Twins for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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