What is the Washington Nationals record in 2026?

The Washington Nationals are 36-35, 3rd in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Nationals today?

Miles Mikolas (1-5, 5.90 ERA) vs Emerson Hancock (5-2, 2.74 ERA). First pitch at 01:35 PM EDT.

What channel is the Nationals game on today?

Today's game airs on Mariners.TV, Nationals.TV. First pitch at 01:35 PM EDT.

Washington Nationals News & Updates

June 14, 2026

The Washington Nationals were 36-35, 3rd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals handled the Seattle Mariners 8-3 at Nationals Park.

Nationals Daily Vibe Check

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Solid ground right now. Last night's 5-run victory is the freshest data point. And a 4-3 week speaks for itself.

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Nationals Game on June 14

Opponent:	Seattle Mariners (37-35)
Location:	Nationals Park
First Pitch:	01:35 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Miles Mikolas (1-5, 5.90 ERA) vs Emerson Hancock (5-2, 2.74 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Mariners.TV, Nationals.TV
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 75°F, Wind 4 mph

Nationals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Washington Nationals handled the Seattle Mariners 8-3 at Nationals Park.

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

Highlights

CJ Abrams went 3-4 with 2 RBI.
Luis García Jr. went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.

Nationals Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	46	24	.657		W1
Phillies	38	32	.543	8.0	W1
Nationals	36	35	.507	10.5	W1
Marlins	35	36	.493	11.5	L1
Mets	31	39	.443	15.0	L1

Washington Nationals are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +1 run differential.

Nationals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
29 James Wood	19	.274	.949	44
5 CJ Abrams	14	.291	.904	53
2 Luis García Jr.	9	.260	.756	43

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
41 Brad Lord	4-0	2.20	1.02	45.0
22 Foster Griffin	7-2	3.46	1.09	78.0
24 Cade Cavalli	4-4	3.98	1.39	74.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
4 Daylen Lile	5 hits, 3 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games
29 James Wood	4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
41 Brad Lord	6.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Nationals News

The Washington Nationals are at a crossroads after yesterday's disheartening 10-2 loss to the Seattle Mariners. Cade Cavalli is under pressure as he takes the mound today, tasked with halting this downward spiral and regaining the team's footing in the competitive NL East. Despite a recent surge, averaging 6.1 runs per game, the Nats' pitching has faltered, highlighted by a 4.9 runs allowed per game over the last week. The bright spot remains Dylan Crews, who has quickly become an impactful player, showcasing his versatility and confidence in his recent performances. With the Nats sitting at a .500 record, fans are left wondering whether this surprising season will lead to trades at the deadline or if they'll double down on their newfound success.

Sources

Federal Baseball

Washington Nationals vs Seattle Mariners Game Thread

After the historic meltdown in San Francisco, the Nats came out flat and the Mariners made them pay. Now they need to prevent things from spiraling out of control. A win today would be a great way to move on from that Giants loss. The Nats need Cade Cavalli to be a stopper. The Nats […]

MLB.com

Crews shows off all the tools as Nats beat Mariners

WASHINGTON -- Dylan Crews left his fingerprints all over the Nationals’ 8-3 win over the Mariners on Saturday at Nationals Park. Appearing in his 21st game after beginning the season in Triple-A Rochester, Crews exuded confidence in multiple facets of the game.

CBS Sports

The Nationals are one of MLB's best surprises, so would they trade one of their best players at the deadline?

The Nats, above .500 entering the weekend, have taken a step forward under new lead exec Paul Toboni

Justbaseball

The 10 Greatest Minnesota Twins Hitters of All Time

The Minnesota Twins/Washington Senators franchise has certainly seen its share of prodigious hitters in its history. Names like Rod Carew, Harmon Killebrew, Sam Rice, and Joe Judge dot the team’s record book. The franchise was born as the Washington Senators in 1901, making them one of the oldest major league teams still in existence. Although […] The post The 10 Greatest Minnesota Twins Hitters of All Time appeared first on Just Baseball.

Nationals Upcoming Schedule

The Washington Nationals host the Kansas City Royals for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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