What is the Washington Nationals record in 2026?

The Washington Nationals are 29-29, 3rd in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Nationals today?

Foster Griffin (6-2, 3.63 ERA) vs Michael King (4-3, 2.76 ERA). First pitch at 04:05 PM EDT.

What channel is the Nationals game on today?

Today's game airs on Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, Nationals.TV. First pitch at 04:05 PM EDT.

Washington Nationals News & Updates

May 30, 2026

The Washington Nationals were 29-29, 3rd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals lost to the San Diego Padres 5-7 at Nationals Park.

Nationals Daily Vibe Check

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outscoring opponents

More good than bad right now. +10 run differential. That margin shows up in the score. Also helping: 3.0 RA/G this stretch. The pitching is carrying weight.

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Nationals Game on May 30

Opponent:	San Diego Padres (32-24)
Location:	Nationals Park
First Pitch:	04:05 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Foster Griffin (6-2, 3.63 ERA) vs Michael King (4-3, 2.76 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, Nationals.TV
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 69°F, Wind 10 mph

Nationals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Washington Nationals lost to the San Diego Padres 5-7 at Nationals Park.

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

Highlights

Curtis Mead went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Keibert Ruiz went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Nationals Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	39	19	.672		W2
Phillies	29	28	.509	9.5	L1
Nationals	29	29	.500	10.0	L2
Marlins	26	32	.448	13.0	L3
Mets	24	33	.421	14.5	W2

Washington Nationals are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +10 run differential.

Nationals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
5 CJ Abrams	12	.291	.936	47
29 James Wood	15	.273	.959	37
45 Curtis Mead	8	.244	.856	22

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
41 Brad Lord	2-0	2.83	1.03	35.0
24 Cade Cavalli	3-3	3.62	1.41	59.2
22 Foster Griffin	6-2	3.63	1.13	62.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
29 James Wood	4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
24 Cade Cavalli	6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
22 Foster Griffin	6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
39 Clayton Beeter	3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Nationals News

Paxton Schultz is set to take the mound in a bullpen game against the San Diego Padres, stepping in for the injured Jake Irvin, as the Nationals look to keep their momentum going after a 4-2 road trip. The Nats are riding the wave of a potent offense and solid pitching, highlighted by a remarkable 2.3 runs allowed per game in the last week. Meanwhile, Curtis Mead is finally showing why he was once a top prospect, as his recent play cements his status in the majors. With Keibert Ruiz regaining form behind the plate, the Nats' lineup is looking formidable. This matchup with the Padres could be a true test, as both teams hover above .500 but have taken different paths to get there.

Sources

Districtondeck

Former Top 50 Prospect is finally proving he belongs in the majors with the Nationals

Curtis Mead, a former top prospect in all of baseball, is finally proving he belongs in the big leagues after getting an extended look and playing time with the Nationals.

Districtondeck

Nationals to roll with unexpected arm to open Friday’s series opener vs Padres

Paxton Schultz, a reliever by nature, is scheduled to start a bullpen game for the Nationals amid the injury of Jake Irvin, taking his turn in the rotation for the time being.

Federal Baseball

Washington Nationals vs San Diego Padres Game Thread

When the Nats and Padres get together, things tend to get interesting. That could be especially true this time as the two teams are as evenly matched as they have been in a long time. Both are over .500, but have gotten there in very different ways. The Nats are powered by an explosive offense, […]

Federal Baseball

The Nationals Head Home To Take On Struggling Padres Squad

The Nats were unable to pull off the sweep in Cleveland, dropping the game Thursday 3-2, but in 2026 Nationals fashion, they went down swinging, scoring one in the 9th and getting the tying run to second base. The club heads home now after an exciting road trip in which they went 4-2, beating two […]

MLB.com

With a game down to the wire, Butera starts strategically scheming

WASHINGTON -- When the Nationals came within striking distance of an eighth-inning comeback on Friday night, the speedy managerial maneuvering of Blake Butera kicked in. Two pinch-hitters and one pinch-runner quickly came off the bench in a span of three at-bats. The Nats were rallying, and Butera was in strategy

FanGraphs

Keibert Ruiz Rises From the Ashes

With a new catching stance and a new approach at the plate, the Nationals backstop has taken a big step forward.

Nationals Upcoming Schedule

The Washington Nationals host the Miami Marlins for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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