What is the Washington Nationals record in 2026?

The Washington Nationals are 46-44, 4th in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Nationals today?

Cade Cavalli (5-4, 3.69 ERA) vs Bubba Chandler (3-8, 4.62 ERA). First pitch at 01:00 PM EDT.

What channel is the Nationals game on today?

Today's game airs on Peacock / NBCSN Extra, Peacock / NBCSN Extra. First pitch at 01:00 PM EDT.

Washington Nationals News & Updates

July 05, 2026

The Washington Nationals were 46-44, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals were crushed by the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-7 at Nationals Park.

Nationals Daily Vibe Check

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last night's loss

Stuck in neutral. Last night's 6-run loss is fresh and it shows. On the plus side, 5 of the last 7 in the win column.

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Nationals Game on July 05

Opponent:	Pittsburgh Pirates (45-45)
Location:	Nationals Park
First Pitch:	01:00 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Cade Cavalli (5-4, 3.69 ERA) vs Bubba Chandler (3-8, 4.62 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Peacock / NBCSN Extra, Peacock / NBCSN Extra

Nationals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Washington Nationals were crushed by the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-7 at Nationals Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	7	11	0
	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	6	0

Nationals Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	52	35	.598		W2
Phillies	50	39	.562	3.0	W1
Marlins	48	42	.533	5.5	W2
Nationals	46	44	.511	7.5	L1
Mets	36	53	.404	17.0	L3

Washington Nationals are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +13 run differential.

Nationals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
29 James Wood	23	.269	.931	56
2 Luis García Jr.	18	.280	.864	62
5 CJ Abrams	18	.270	.852	60

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
22 Foster Griffin	9-2	2.87	1.04	103.1
54 Andrew Alvarez	2-1	3.05	1.38	41.1
39 Clayton Beeter	3-1	3.16	1.29	25.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
4 Daylen Lile	6 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games
29 James Wood	5 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games
2 Luis García Jr.	3 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
24 Cade Cavalli	7.0 IP, 13 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
22 Foster Griffin	7.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Nationals News

The Washington Nationals are making moves to strengthen their bullpen just as they face adversity with Mitchell Parker likely heading for Tommy John surgery, a tough blow for a team that has been finding its footing with a recent 5-2 stretch and a solid +17 run differential over the past week. Last night's convincing 9-5 victory over the Pirates showcased the hot bats of James Wood, who continues to impress, and Luis García Jr., both key players in the Nats' effort to secure a third straight series win. As they celebrate Independence Day, the Nats not only reflect on their recent successes but also on the significance of baseball in America’s history. New acquisitions like Matt Krook and Tom Cosgrove could be essential for maintaining momentum as the season unfolds, especially with the ever-looming challenges of injuries.

Sources

Districtondeck

Nationals add more intriguing bullpen depth in minor trade with Astros

The Washington Nationals made another deal to acquire necessary bullpen help, going out and grabbing lefty Tom Cosgrove from the Houston Astros in exchange for cash considerations.

Districtondeck

Nationals' reliever likely headed for Tommy John Surgery after injury diagnosis

After leaving a game against the Baltimore Orioles last weekend, it appears we now know the true injury diagnosis for Mitchell Parker, and the news was not great.

Federal Baseball

Reflecting on the importance of Baseball to America’s 250 year history

After the game, I was playing catch with my dad, thinking about what to write. The performance on the field by the Washington Nationals was pretty unremarkable. They lost 7-1, falling behind early and then looking sluggish in the heat. However, some of the pre-game ceremonies and the occasion itself were remarkable. Those moments captured […]

Federal Baseball

Washington Nationals vs Pittsburgh Pirates Game Thread

After a big win last night, the Nats celebrate this Independence Day by playing an 11:05 game against the Pirates. They will look to secure a 3rd straight series win on the 250th anniversary of this great country. It will be tough with the Pirates throwing out a hard throwing righty. The Nats will make […]

Mlbtraderumors

Nationals Claim Matt Krook, Designate Andre Granillo

The Nationals announced that left-hander Matt Krook has been claimed off waivers from the Athletics. To create roster space for Krook, the Nats designated right-hander Andre Granillo for assignment and optioned righty Zak Kent to Triple-A Rochester. The A’s designated Krook for assignment just yesterday, and Krook joins Tom Cosgrove and Konnor Pilkington as left-handed […]

MLB.com

Traded together, Abrams, Wood come full circle with All-Star nods for Nats

WASHINGTON -- CJ Abrams and James Wood arrived in Washington, D.C., in August 2022 after headlining the blockbuster trade that sent sluggers Juan Soto and Josh Bell to the Padres. Now, Abrams and Wood are heading to the 2026 All-Star Game on July 14 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia

Nationals Upcoming Schedule

The Washington Nationals host the Houston Astros for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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