Who is pitching for the Nationals today?

DJ Herz (0-1, 9.00 ERA) vs Sean Manaea (6-7, 4.67 ERA). First pitch at 01:05 PM EDT.

What channel is the Nationals game on today?

Today's game airs on SNY, Nationals.TV. First pitch at 01:05 PM EDT.

Washington Nationals Daily Update
September 27, 2026

Q: What is the Washington Nationals record in 2026?

The Washington Nationals are 76-85, 4th in the NL East.

The Washington Nationals are 76-85, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals took a beating from the New York Mets 1-7 at Nationals Park. Today they play the New York Mets at 01:05 PM EDT on SNY, Nationals.TV.

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Nationals Game Today

Opponent:	New York Mets (74-87)
Location:	Nationals Park
First Pitch:	01:05 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	DJ Herz (0-1, 9.00 ERA) vs Sean Manaea (6-7, 4.67 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	SNY, Nationals.TV
Forecast:	🌦️ Light drizzle, 59°F, Wind 10 mph

Nationals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Washington Nationals took a beating from the New York Mets 1-7 at Nationals Park.

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

Nationals Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	94	67	.584		W1
Phillies	87	74	.540	7.0	L4
Marlins	79	82	.491	15.0	L1
Nationals	76	85	.472	18.0	L1
Mets	74	87	.460	20.0	W1

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

Around the League

NL Division Leaders

Brewers 102–59

Dodgers 99–62

Braves 94–67

Wild Cards

Padres 90–71

Cubs 88–73

Phillies 87–74

Next in Line

D-backs 86–75 (13.0 GB)

Pirates 81–80 (21.0 GB)

Marlins 79–82 (15.0 GB)

Nationals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
5 CJ Abrams	33	.261	.833	105
29 James Wood	30	.267	.895	77
4 Daylen Lile	22	.247	.729	89

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
24 Cade Cavalli	13-5	3.02	1.16	169.2
19 Connelly Early	7-5	3.33	1.23	94.2
54 Andrew Alvarez	2-6	3.43	1.30	112.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
12 Brady House	4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
54 Andrew Alvarez	6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
41 Brad Lord	5.2 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games

Nationals News

CJ Abrams continues to impress as he cements his place in the 30-30 club, showcasing the speed and power that have become a hallmark of this Nationals squad. As the season winds down, Connelly Early made his much-anticipated debut, throwing three scoreless innings against the Mets, a promising sign after his lengthy recovery from elbow inflammation. With only two games remaining, the Nationals are looking to finish strong, but the weather might complicate their plans, prompting a schedule adjustment for tomorrow's game. Meanwhile, the team made room for Early by designating Chase Hampton for assignment, a move that reflects their focus on future potential. As the Nats wrap up a solid week with a 5-2 record, the excitement around young talent is palpable, even as the specter of the offseason looms.

Sources

Districtondeck · 22h ago

Nationals speedsters CJ Abrams and Nasim Nuñez rounding out 2026 with historic feats

CJ Abrams reached the 30-30 club, and Nasim Nuñez set a brand-new Nationals stolen base record in the final week of the Nationals' 2026 season.

Districtondeck · Yesterday

Connelly Early slated for Nationals debut today after successful rehab assignment

The Washington Nationals will finally get a look at Connelly Early, their prized trade deadline acquisition, for one final start before the end of the 2026 season.

Federal Baseball · Yesterday

Washington Nationals vs New York Mets Game Thread

The Nats are playing an early game in an attempt to try and avoid the bad weather. This game got pushed from 3 PM to 12:35. With just two games to go, we are really in the homestretch here. Hopefully the Nats can finish strong this weekend. Blake Butera is making a couple changes to […]

Mlbtraderumors · Yesterday

Nationals Designate Chase Hampton For Assignment

The Nationals announced that right-hander Chase Hampton has been designated for assignment, and right-hander Luis Perales was optioned to Triple-A Rochester. The two roster moves clear the way for Connelly Early’s activation from the 60-day injured list, and Early’s impending Nats debut was covered in greater detail yesterday. Hampton has only been in the Nationals […]

MLB.com · 22h ago

Early makes much-anticipated Nationals debut with 3 scoreless innings

WASHINGTON – Two months exactly after he was acquired from the Red Sox, left-hander Connelly Early made his anticipated debut with the Nationals on Saturday afternoon. Early returned from left elbow inflammation, for which he had been sidelined since July 1, in the Nats' 7-1 loss to the Mets in

MLB.com · 22h ago

Nationals-Mets game on Sunday moved up to start at 1:05 p.m. ET

Due to expected inclement weather, Sunday's previously scheduled 3:05 p.m. ET game between the Nationals and the Mets is being moved up to a 1:05 p.m. ET first pitch. Gates will open at 11:45 a.m. Previously purchased tickets remain valid for tomorrow’s game, and no further action is needed. For

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