What is the Washington Nationals record in 2026?

The Washington Nationals are 58-61, 4th in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Nationals today?

Brad Lord (5-2, 3.81 ERA) vs Brady Singer (5-10, 4.67 ERA). First pitch at 12:15 PM EDT.

What channel is the Nationals game on today?

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

Washington Nationals News & Updates

August 09, 2026

The Washington Nationals were 58-61, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals routed the Cincinnati Reds 8-2 at Nationals Park.

Nationals Daily Vibe Check

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last night's win

In a good rhythm. Coming off a win by 6. That energy is baked into the score. The catch: carrying 9 on the injured list. It adds up.

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Nationals Game on August 09

Opponent:	Cincinnati Reds (56-60)
Location:	Nationals Park
First Pitch:	12:15 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Brad Lord (5-2, 3.81 ERA) vs Brady Singer (5-10, 4.67 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Peacock/NBCSN, Peacock/NBCSN
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 77°F, Wind 2 mph

Nationals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Washington Nationals routed the Cincinnati Reds 8-2 at Nationals Park.

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

Highlights

Abimelec Ortiz went 1-4 with 2 RBI.

Nationals Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	70	47	.598		L2
Phillies	62	56	.525	8.5	L2
Marlins	59	59	.500	11.5	W1
Nationals	58	61	.487	13.0	W2
Mets	51	67	.432	19.5	L1

Washington Nationals are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a 0 run differential.

Nationals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
5 CJ Abrams	28	.288	.909	89
45 Andrew Pinckney	1	.500	2.500	1
4 Daylen Lile	15	.244	.714	60

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
24 Cade Cavalli	9-5	3.57	1.30	128.2
64 Orlando Ribalta	0-2	3.34	1.17	35.0
39 Clayton Beeter	5-3	3.75	1.25	36.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
87 Andrés Chaparro	4 hits, 5 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games
30 Jacob Young	4 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
20 Keibert Ruiz	4 hits, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
32 Trevor Williams	4.2 scoreless IP, 8 K in 3 recent games

Nationals News

The Washington Nationals continue to navigate a turbulent season, now sitting at 57-61 after a modest 5-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Despite this win, the recent 2-5 stretch shows that this team is struggling, with a concerning -11 run differential over the last week. In an effort to bolster the bullpen amid these challenges, the Nats claimed sidearm pitcher Wyatt Mills from the Dodgers, signaling a proactive approach to improve their pitching depth. Meanwhile, fans should keep an eye on promising talent like Andrew Alvarez, who has been making headlines with his emerging status as a key arm. With first-round pick Chris Hacopian skipping Low-A for Wilmington, the organization's commitment to developing future stars remains evident. The Nats may not be in contention now, but they're clearly laying the groundwork for brighter days ahead.

Sources

Districtondeck

Nationals claim sidearm hurler from Dodgers with outstanding numbers in minor leagues

The Washington Nationals claimed righty Wyatt Mills off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers earlier this week as the team searches for more bullpen help.

Districtondeck

3 Nationals prospects inching towards a late-season audition for 2027 and beyond

These three Washington Nationals prospects are nearly ready for their phone call to play Major League Baseball and prove themselves at the highest level.

Federal Baseball

Washington Nationals aggressively assign first round pick Chris Hacopian to High-A

Nats first round pick Chris Hacopian will be making his minor league debut tomorrow. Interestingly, it will not be in Fredericksburg. Instead, the local kid will be skipping over Low-A and will join the Wilmington Blue Rocks. The old regime would always send draft picks to Low-A first, even if it were only for a […]

MLB.com

With another gem, Alvarez emerging as key arm for Nats

WASHINGTON -- Nationals manager Blake Butera found himself in an unusual scenario watching the game on Monday. Instead of the dugout, he was sitting in his office digesting his first Major League ejection when starting left-hander Andrew Alvarez entered the visitors’ clubhouse at Citizens Bank Park. The rookie had just

Nationals Upcoming Schedule

The Washington Nationals host the Chicago Cubs for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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