What is the Washington Nationals record in 2026?

The Washington Nationals are 4-6, 5th in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Nationals today?

Cade Cavalli (0-0, 2.79 ERA) vs Matthew Liberatore (0-0, 1.64 ERA). First pitch at 06:45 PM EDT.

What channel is the Nationals game on today?

Today's game airs on Nationals.TV, Cardinals.TV. First pitch at 06:45 PM EDT.

Washington Nationals News & Updates

April 07, 2026

The Washington Nationals were 4-6, 5th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals handled the St. Louis Cardinals 9-6 at Nationals Park.

Nationals Daily Vibe Check

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last night's win

The definition of lukewarm. A W by 3 last night. The most recent result always counts most. But opponents putting up 6.5 per game. The staff is struggling.

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Nationals Game on April 07

Opponent:	St. Louis Cardinals (5-5)
Location:	Nationals Park
First Pitch:	06:45 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Cade Cavalli (0-0, 2.79 ERA) vs Matthew Liberatore (0-0, 1.64 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Nationals.TV, Cardinals.TV

Nationals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Washington Nationals handled the St. Louis Cardinals 9-6 at Nationals Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	0	0	1	2	0	3	0	6	9	0
	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	6		9	12	0

Highlights

Brady House went 3-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
CJ Abrams went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
James Wood went 2-3 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.

Nationals Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Phillies	6	4	.600		W1
Marlins	6	4	.600		L1
Mets	6	4	.600		W3
Braves	6	5	.545	0.5	L3
Nationals	4	6	.400	2.0	W1

Washington Nationals are 4-6 in their last 7 games, with a -1 run differential.

Nationals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
21 Joey Wiemer	2	.476	1.434	4
5 CJ Abrams	4	.286	1.019	13
12 Brady House	2	.333	.983	5

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
5 CJ Abrams	3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games
29 James Wood	3 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .25 AVG in last 3 games
84 Jorbit Vivas	3 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Nationals News

The Washington Nationals are struggling, currently sitting at 3-6 after a tough series against the Dodgers, where pitching collapses cost them crucial games. Over the last week, they've allowed an alarming 6.6 runs per game, with their bullpen faltering at critical moments. Yet, there’s a glimmer of hope in their offensive performance, highlighted by Luis Garcia Jr.'s powerful home run and the emergence of hot bats like Joey Wiemer, who's batting an impressive .476. As they prepare to face the Cardinals, the Nats must find a way to balance their offensive firepower with more reliable pitching if they want to turn the tide and build on their recent signs of life. The fans returned in droves, and now it's time for the team to reward their loyalty with a strong showing.

Sources

Districtondeck

When will Dylan Crews make his return to the Nationals?

With the Washington Nationals continuing to plummet in the standings, when will Dylan Crews make his way back to the majors on the Nationals' roster?

Districtondeck

3 takeaways from the Nationals’ brutal weekend sweep by the Dodgers

The Nationals had chances to beat the Dodgers all weekend, but pitching collapses ruined their home opener. Here are three big takeaways.

Federal Baseball

Washington Nationals offense finally gets rewarded with a comeback win

How about this Washington Nationals offense folks! Despite some bullpen shenanigans, the Nats snapped their five game losing streak with a comeback win against the Cardinals. The Nats started the game well and ended it well. In the end, that was enough to give them a 9-6 win. James Wood also looks to be getting […]

Federal Baseball

Nats Look To Find Their Footing In 3 Game Set With Cardinals

Everything was going the Nationals’ way for most of yesterday’s game, as they had a 6-1 lead entering the 6th inning thanks to a 2-run Luis Garcia Jr. home run, a Keibert Ruiz single which ricocheted off the first base bag, allowing CJ Abrams to score, and a 3-run laser home run off the bat […]

MLB.com

Call it a comeback: Nats rally with 3 HRs for 1st win at home in '26

Wood flexes agility, robs homer early before mashing his 3rd; Littell notches K No. 500

Justbaseball

Nationals Notebook: Irvin Falls Short, Garcia Jr., Abrams, Wood Takeaways

WASHINGTON D.C. – Fans of the Washington Nationals poured back into Nationals Park for the second game of their first home series of 2026 against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Nationals played in front of a sold-out crowd in Washington D.C. once again, with attendance peaking above 80,000 over these first two games. Following a […] The post Nationals Notebook: Irvin Falls Short, Garcia Jr., Abrams, Wood Takeaways appeared first on Just Baseball.

Nationals Upcoming Schedule

The Washington Nationals visit the Milwaukee Brewers for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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