What is the Washington Nationals record in 2026?

The Washington Nationals are 49-49, 4th in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Nationals today?

Zack Littell (7-6, 4.90 ERA) vs J.T. Ginn (7-6, 3.67 ERA). First pitch at 10:05 PM EDT.

What channel is the Nationals game on today?

Today's game airs on NBCSCA, Nationals.TV. First pitch at 10:05 PM EDT.

Washington Nationals News & Updates

July 18, 2026

The Washington Nationals were 49-49, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals blasted the Athletics 23-4 at Sutter Health Park.

Nationals Daily Vibe Check

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last night's win

The foundation feels stable. A W by 19 last night. The most recent result always counts most. Factor in the offense at 7.7 R/G is a clear positive right now.

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Nationals Game on July 18

Opponent:	Athletics (41-56)
Location:	Sutter Health Park
First Pitch:	10:05 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Zack Littell (7-6, 4.90 ERA) vs J.T. Ginn (7-6, 3.67 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	NBCSCA, Nationals.TV
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 74°F, Wind 5 mph

Nationals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Washington Nationals blasted the Athletics 23-4 at Sutter Health Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	3	1	4	6	4	0	5	23	21	1
	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	2	4	9	1

Highlights

Nasim Nuñez went 3-6.
Andrés Chaparro went 4-5 with 2 HR and 8 RBI.
Curtis Mead went 4-6 with 3 RBI.
Daylen Lile went 2-6 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
James Wood went 1-5 with 2 RBI.
Harry Ford went 2-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.

Nationals Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	56	40	.583		W2
Phillies	54	44	.551	3.0	L1
Marlins	52	46	.531	5.0	L4
Nationals	49	49	.500	8.0	W1
Mets	41	57	.418	16.0	W1

Washington Nationals are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +17 run differential.

Nationals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
29 James Wood	28	.278	.979	66
2 Luis García Jr.	20	.284	.871	68
5 CJ Abrams	20	.277	.864	68

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
22 Foster Griffin	10-2	2.77	1.02	110.1
24 Cade Cavalli	6-4	3.78	1.31	104.2
39 Clayton Beeter	3-2	3.62	1.32	27.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
87 Andrés Chaparro	5 hits, 2 HR, 8 RBI, .625 AVG in last 3 games
45 Curtis Mead	7 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .636 AVG in last 3 games
29 James Wood	5 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

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

Nationals News

The Washington Nationals are back on the diamond, but the mood is tense as they embark on the second half of the season with a lackluster 48-49 record. Coming off a disappointing three-game sweep by the Yankees, the Nats need to shake off the rust and find their stride against the Athletics. With the offense showcasing some potential, highlighted by Andrés Chaparro's recent 8-RBI explosion, the Nats must overcome their 6.3 runs allowed per game over the last week and tighten up the pitching staff if they hope to turn things around. Meanwhile, the shocking trade of former top prospect Robert Hassell III to the Pirates adds a layer of urgency, signaling that this franchise is at a crossroads. Time to put the past behind and forge a new path.

Sources

Districtondeck

What do sportsbooks project the Nationals to accomplish in the second half?

Everyone believes Vegas knows, or so they say, and this is what they say about the Washington Nationals post-All-Star break to finish out the 2026 season.

Districtondeck

Former top Nationals prospect traded to Pirates after shocking DFA earlier this month

The Washington Nationals have officially parted ways with outfielder and former Top 10 pick Robert Hassell III, trading him to the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Federal Baseball

Washington Nationals vs A’s Game Thread

We have gotten some time to decompress and get away from Nationals baseball, but now we are back. The Nats head out west to play the Athletics in Sacramento. With two strong lineups and a small ballpark, there could be some fireworks on display this weekend. The big news in today’s lineup is that Harry […]

Federal Baseball

Nationals begin their second-half run on the road against the Athletics

The All-Star break has come to a close, and that means it’s time for real baseball to once again commence. A 3-game sweep courtesy of the New York Yankees left a sour taste in the mouths of Nats’ fans going into the break, despite an otherwise productive month of July to date, and now it’s […]

Mlbtraderumors

Ron Hunt Passes Away

The Mets announced that former big leaguer Ron Hunt has passed away at the age of 85. Hunt played in 12 big league seasons as a prototypical old-school scrappy guy. He didn’t have much power but was difficult to strike out and got on base by intentionally getting hit by pitches with regularity. “Some folks […]

MLB.com

23 for D.C.! Nationals put up monster run total behind Chaparro's 8-RBI night

WEST SACRAMENTO -- Held to just eight total runs in a three-game sweep at the hands of the Yankees, the Nationals closed the first half below .500 and with a bad taste in their mouths. They needed to turn the tide. “After the All-Star break, everybody wanted to come back

Nationals Upcoming Schedule

The Washington Nationals visit the Colorado Rockies for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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