What is the Washington Nationals record in 2026?

The Washington Nationals are 67-77, 4th in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Nationals today?

Andrew Alvarez (2-6, 3.47 ERA) vs Justin Wrobleski (11-5, 3.65 ERA). First pitch at 10:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Nationals game on today?

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

Washington Nationals News & Updates

September 06, 2026

The Washington Nationals were 67-77, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals couldn’t hold off the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-6 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.

Nationals Daily Vibe Check

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The numbers aren't lying. Down 8 in run differential this week. That's significant. Also weighing on the score: the staff giving up 5.4 RA/G this week.

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Nationals Game on September 06

Opponent:	Los Angeles Dodgers (85-57)
Location:	UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium
First Pitch:	10:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Andrew Alvarez (2-6, 3.47 ERA) vs Justin Wrobleski (11-5, 3.65 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	SportsNet LA, Nationals.TV

Nationals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Washington Nationals couldn’t hold off the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-6 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.

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

Highlights

Daylen Lile went 2-5 with 2 RBI.

Nationals Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	84	58	.592		L1
Phillies	80	62	.563	4.0	W1
Marlins	71	72	.497	13.5	L3
Nationals	67	77	.465	18.0	L3
Mets	64	78	.451	20.0	L1

Washington Nationals are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -8 run differential.

Nationals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
5 CJ Abrams	29	.265	.837	94
29 James Wood	30	.267	.925	74
4 Daylen Lile	20	.254	.746	82

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
24 Cade Cavalli	12-5	3.12	1.18	158.2
76 Will Dion	1-1	3.38	1.13	37.1
54 Andrew Alvarez	2-6	3.47	1.31	90.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
20 Keibert Ruiz	4 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
54 Andrew Alvarez	6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
64 Orlando Ribalta	3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games

Nationals News

Cade Cavalli is the bright spot for the Washington Nationals as they look to bounce back against the formidable Dodgers tonight after a narrow 5-3 loss yesterday. Cavalli, who has dazzled with 8 strikeouts in his last outing, has a knack for rising to the occasion against elite competition. As the Nats sit at 67-76, they've shown resilience lately, going 4-3 over the last week, but their pitching and defense remain areas of concern, especially with CJ Abrams struggling defensively at second base. Tonight's game is crucial for the Nats to regain momentum and prove they can compete with the big boys. The Dodgers are not an easy target, but if Cavalli continues his second-half surge, there might just be a chance for a series split.

Sources

Federal Baseball

Washington Nationals vs Los Angeles Dodgers Game Thread

The Nats rallied late last night, but it was not enough. They will look to even this series with the mighty Dodgers tonight. It will not be easy, but the Nats do have an ace up their sleeve. That would be Cade Cavalli, who is on the mound. With a righty on the mound, the […]

Federal Baseball

Nationals ace Cade Cavalli has another chance to prove himself against elite opposition

Throughout his first full season in the big leagues, we have learned that Cade Cavalli loves a challenge. Whenever he squares off with the marquee teams in the league, Cavalli tends to have his best stuff. He will have an opportunity to do that again tonight against the Dodgers. Cavalli will be facing off with […]

Mlbtraderumors

Nationals Notes: Abrams, Early, Gray

The Nationals announced in mid-August that shortstop CJ Abrams would transition to second base. The two-time All-Star has had a stellar season at the plate, but he’s been among the worst defenders in the league. Manager Blake Butera further clarified the plan this week, telling reporters (including Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic) that Abrams would […]

MLB.com

Cavalli continues second-half surge with 8 K's vs. Dodgers

LOS ANGELES -- Every rotation undergoing a ground-up rebuild eventually needs an anchor -- a pitcher who doesn't just eat innings, but gives a young team a chance to win every time out. For the Nationals, Cade Cavalli is increasingly looking like that anchor.

Yahoo Sports

Tommy Edman does it all in Dodgers win over Nationals

After dropping first two games of homestand, LA has won three straight

Yahoo Sports

Dodgers on Deck: Sunday, September 6 vs. Nationals

The Dodgers finish things off with the Washington Nationals with a rare Sunday night start, a 7:10 p.m. first pitch on the night before Labor Day at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers will use a variety of arms to fill innings on Sunday, including Justin Wrobleski and likely Bobby Miller for bulk outings, while left-hander Andrew […]

Nationals Upcoming Schedule

The Washington Nationals visit the San Diego Padres for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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