What is the Washington Nationals record in 2026?

The Washington Nationals are 55-53, 3rd in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Nationals today?

Zack Littell (7-8, 5.17 ERA) vs Trey Yesavage (4-5, 3.92 ERA). First pitch at 01:05 PM EDT.

What channel is the Nationals game on today?

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

Washington Nationals News & Updates

July 29, 2026

The Washington Nationals were 55-53, 3rd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals downed the Toronto Blue Jays 8-6 at Nationals Park.

Nationals Daily Vibe Check

69°

▲5

Warm

outscoring opponents

The foundation feels stable. Plus-12 in run differential this stretch. Plus, 6.0 R/G this week. Enough pop in the lineup to matter.

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Nationals Game on July 29

Opponent:	Toronto Blue Jays (49-59)
Location:	Nationals Park
First Pitch:	01:05 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Zack Littell (7-8, 5.17 ERA) vs Trey Yesavage (4-5, 3.92 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Sportsnet, Nationals.TV
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 70°F, Wind 3 mph

Nationals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Washington Nationals downed the Toronto Blue Jays 8-6 at Nationals Park.

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

Highlights

Dylan Crews went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Luis García Jr. went 2-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.

Nationals Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	62	44	.585		L1
Phillies	57	51	.528	6.0	L2
Nationals	55	53	.509	8.0	W1
Marlins	54	54	.500	9.0	W2
Mets	45	62	.421	17.5	W2

Washington Nationals are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +12 run differential.

Nationals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
5 CJ Abrams	27	.294	.931	82
29 James Wood	30	.269	.946	72
2 Luis García Jr.	22	.282	.864	73

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
22 Foster Griffin	12-2	2.76	1.03	124.0
24 Cade Cavalli	8-4	3.55	1.29	116.2
39 Clayton Beeter	3-3	3.58	1.26	32.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
12 Brady House	5 hits, 1 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games
5 CJ Abrams	4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games
30 Jacob Young	4 hits, 4 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
29 James Wood	3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games
2 Luis García Jr.	6 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
22 Foster Griffin	7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
24 Cade Cavalli	6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
39 Clayton Beeter	3 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games

Nationals News

The Nationals face increasing pressure as they prepare for a crucial matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays after a disappointing 2-3 loss yesterday. With a record of 54-53, the Nats need to rally and capitalize on their recent offensive surge, boasting 5.9 runs per game in the last week. However, the bats went silent last night, leaving fans wondering if the team can maintain its momentum as the trade deadline approaches. Foster Griffin's potential trade has scouts buzzing, which could overshadow any immediate game performance. Meanwhile, the Varland brothers added a personal touch to the game with their lineup card exchange, a bright moment in an otherwise tense atmosphere. As the Nats look to stay above .500 and bolster their playoff aspirations, every game becomes vital.

Sources

Districtondeck

Projecting the Nationals’ potential return for Foster Griffin at the trade deadline

The Rays and Phillies were both seen with scouts at Griffin's last start. What do they have to offer Washington if they want the All-Star lefty on their team?

Federal Baseball

Washington Nationals vs Toronto Blue Jays Game Thread

After dropping last night’s contest, the pressure is back on the Nats. They were riding high after the series win against Arizona, but the bats did not show up last night. Now, they will need a bounceback performance to stay above .500. With the deadline looming and this club in a playoff race, every game […]

MLB.com

Varland brothers reunite for exchange of lineup cards

WASHINGTON – The Nationals and Blue Jays game was a family affair for the Varland brothers. Gus and Louis Varland participated in a memorable lineup card exchange prior to Tuesday’s game at Nationals Park. Louis pitched a scoreless inning for Toronto in the series opener on Monday. The following afternoon,

$Red Sox lose newly acquired Curtis Mead to fractured wrist: Will Boston reenter trade market?$

CBS Sports

Red Sox lose newly acquired Curtis Mead to fractured wrist: Will Boston reenter trade market?

Boston added Mead in a trade from the Nationals, but he was injured in his debut with the team

ESPN

Bieber, former Cy Young winner, walks six in 1st

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Shane Bieber, a former Cy Young Award winner, issued walks to six of the nine batters he faced Tuesday, including three with the bases full, before exiting after two-thirds of an inning in an 8-6 loss to the Washington Nationals.

ESPN

Vlad Jr. exits Jays' loss with hamstring tightness

Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left Tuesday night's 8-6 loss to the Nationals with right hamstring tightness.

Nationals Upcoming Schedule

The Washington Nationals visit the Atlanta Braves for a 4-game series starting Thursday.

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