What is the Washington Nationals record in 2026?

The Washington Nationals are 55-55, 4th in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Nationals today?

Foster Griffin (12-2, 2.76 ERA) vs Bryce Elder (6-6, 3.96 ERA). First pitch at 07:15 PM EDT.

What channel is the Nationals game on today?

Today's game airs on Nationals.TV, BravesVision, Fox 5 WTTG, Gray Media. First pitch at 07:15 PM EDT.

Washington Nationals News & Updates

July 31, 2026

The Washington Nationals were 55-55, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals let it slip away against the Atlanta Braves 4-5 at Truist Park.

Nationals Daily Vibe Check

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Lukewarm

a rough stretch

The score reflects a tug of war. 3-4 lately. There's no sugarcoating it. Also weighing on the score: the 1-run loss last night is the heaviest factor today.

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Nationals Game on July 31

Opponent:	Atlanta Braves (64-45)
Location:	Truist Park
First Pitch:	07:15 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Foster Griffin (12-2, 2.76 ERA) vs Bryce Elder (6-6, 3.96 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Nationals.TV, BravesVision, Fox 5 WTTG, Gray Media

Nationals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Washington Nationals let it slip away against the Atlanta Braves 4-5 at Truist Park.

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

Highlights

Daylen Lile went 2-4 with 2 HR and 2 RBI.
Luis García Jr. went 3-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.

Nationals Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	64	45	.587		W2
Phillies	57	52	.523	7.0	L3
Marlins	55	55	.500	9.5	L1
Nationals	55	55	.500	9.5	L2
Mets	47	63	.427	17.5	W1

Washington Nationals are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +1 run differential.

Nationals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
5 CJ Abrams	27	.289	.917	82
29 James Wood	30	.270	.950	72
2 Luis García Jr.	23	.286	.882	76

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
4 Daylen Lile	4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games
30 Jacob Young	3 hits, 5 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
2 Luis García Jr.	6 hits, 2 HR, 5 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 Washington Nationals are gearing up for a pivotal four-game series against the Atlanta Braves, coming off a disappointing 2-5 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. With a record of 55-54, the Nats find themselves in a tight race for the NL Wild Card, just two games back and needing to capitalize on their road warrior reputation. Reinforcements are on the way, as another veteran pitcher returns from the Injured List, crucial for a rotation that has struggled amid an otherwise strong offensive performance, boasting arguably the best bats in MLB. The looming August 3rd trade deadline adds urgency to the mix, pushing the Nats to weigh their options between buying or selling, particularly with valuable assets like Foster Griffin on the table. This series could define their direction, making every pitch and at-bat vital.

Sources

Districtondeck

Nationals set to welcome back second veteran pitcher in as many days off Injured List

The Washington Nationals are bringing back another pitcher for starting rotation reinforcements to start tonight's opener against the Atlanta Braves.

Federal Baseball

Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves Game Thread

With the August 3rd deadline looming larger by the day, the Nats hit the road and head to Atlanta. Dropping the Jays series felt like a missed opportunity, especially with this four gamer approaching. However, the Nats are road warriors and will have the chance to show that yet again in Atlanta. With a righty […]

Federal Baseball

Which Nationals Prospects Are Most Likely To Be Moved At The Trade Deadline?

We are just days away from the August 3rd trade deadline, and the Nationals are in a unique spot, sitting at 55-54, 2 games out of the third NL Wild Card spot, but behind 2 teams for it and tied with 2 others. The Nationals have overperformed expectations in Paul Toboni and Blake Butera’s first […]

Mlbtraderumors

Nationals Notes: Abrams, Bullpen, Parker

The Nationals are juggling various possibilities as the deadline approaches. Washington is one game above .500 and enters a difficult series in Atlanta two games back in a crowded NL Wild Card field. They’re ahead of schedule in the rebuild and have arguably MLB’s best offense, but the pitching staff is the worst of any […]

MLB.com

Irvin makes efficient return from IL at same park where he got injured

Two months ago, Jake Irvin was in the midst of hurling five no-hit innings at Truist Park when the best outing of his season was cut short. He was experiencing shoulder tightness and exited the game. An MRI revealed a right shoulder strain. That was on May 23.

MLB.com

Will Griffin get extension ... or get traded? Nats weighing options

Talk about multi-faceted: All-Star left-hander Foster Griffin is both a valuable trade chip and a contract extension candidate for the Nationals. The Wild Card-contending Nationals begin a critical four-game series in Atlanta tonight that could shape if they are buyers or sellers at Monday's Trade Deadline. According to MLB.com’s Mark

Nationals Upcoming Schedule

The Washington Nationals visit the Philadelphia Phillies for a 4-game series starting Monday.

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