What is the Washington Nationals record in 2026?

The Washington Nationals are 19-21, 2nd in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Nationals today?

Cade Cavalli (1-2, 4.15 ERA) vs Sandy Alcantara (3-2, 4.01 ERA). First pitch at 12:15 PM EDT.

What channel is the Nationals game on today?

Today's game airs on NBCSN / Peacock, NBCSN / Peacock. First pitch at 12:15 PM EDT.

Washington Nationals News & Updates

May 10, 2026

The Washington Nationals were 19-21, 2nd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals couldn’t hold off the Miami Marlins 7-8 at loanDepot park.

Nationals Daily Vibe Check

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outscoring opponents

It's a wash right now. They're +5 in run differential. The gap is meaningful. And averaging 5.6 runs a game. The offense is holding up its end.

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Nationals Game on May 10

Opponent:	Miami Marlins (18-22)
Location:	loanDepot park
First Pitch:	12:15 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Cade Cavalli (1-2, 4.15 ERA) vs Sandy Alcantara (3-2, 4.01 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	NBCSN / Peacock, NBCSN / Peacock
Forecast:	⛅ Partly cloudy, 53°F, Wind 2 mph

Nationals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Washington Nationals couldn’t hold off the Miami Marlins 7-8 at loanDepot park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	7	11	2
	0	0	0	2	0	1	1	4		8	12	0

Highlights

CJ Abrams went 2-5 with 2 RBI.
James Wood went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Luis García Jr. went 3-5 with 2 RBI.

Nationals Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	27	13	.675		W1
Nationals	19	21	.475	8.0	L1
Phillies	18	22	.450	9.0	W1
Marlins	18	22	.450	9.0	W1
Mets	15	24	.385	11.5	L1

Washington Nationals are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +5 run differential.

Nationals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
5 CJ Abrams	9	.295	.941	36
29 James Wood	11	.243	.921	28
45 Curtis Mead	4	.226	.789	15

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
22 Foster Griffin	4-1	2.12	1.03	46.2
24 Cade Cavalli	1-2	4.15	1.70	34.2
41 Brad Lord	1-0	3.55	1.18	25.1

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
22 Foster Griffin	7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Nationals News

The Washington Nationals slipped to 19-21 after a frustrating 8-7 loss to the Miami Marlins, squandering a strong start that briefly had them poised to return to .500. James Wood showcased his power again, hitting a jaw-dropping 442-foot leadoff home run, his third of the season, but the bullpen faltered, particularly Zack Littell and Mitchell Parker, who couldn't hold the lead. Foster Griffin continues to impress, utilizing all seven of his pitches effectively, but even his efforts fell short in a game marred by mistakes. With the team hovering around .500, the inconsistency of the pitching staff is becoming a glaring issue, leaving fans wondering if they can ride the momentum from Wood's bat to more consistent performances.

Sources

Federal Baseball

The Washington Nationals drop a disappointing and mistake filled contest

The Nationals had a chance to get back to .500 this afternoon and after the first couple innings, it looked like they would pull it off. They were all over Marlins starter Janson Junk early. However, when the game got turned over to Zack Littell and Mitchell Parker, things went off the rails. As we […]

Federal Baseball

How Foster Griffin dominates with all seven of his pitches

It has been very well established at this point, but Foster Griffin throws a lot of pitches, seven of them to be exact. In order of usage, Griffin throws a cutter, a 4-seam fastball, a sweeper, a sinker, a changeup, a curveball and a splitter. However, Foster Griffin is not just throwing a lot of […]

MLB.com

Wood muscles MLB-best 3rd leadoff HR of season a whopping 442 feet

MIAMI -- Nationals home run leader James Wood wasted no time on Saturday afternoon, launching his longest home run of the season to open Washington’s 8-7 loss to Miami at loanDepot park. “That was awesome -- crushed that ball," manager Blake Butera said. "Always good when he leads off like

Nationals Upcoming Schedule

The Washington Nationals visit the Cincinnati Reds for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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