What is the Washington Nationals record in 2026?

The Washington Nationals are 57-61, 4th in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Nationals today?

Andrew Alvarez (2-3, 3.94 ERA) vs Chase Burns (13-1, 2.35 ERA). First pitch at 06:45 PM EDT.

What channel is the Nationals game on today?

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

Washington Nationals News & Updates

August 08, 2026

The Washington Nationals were 57-61, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals bested the Cincinnati Reds 5-3 at Nationals Park.

Nationals Daily Vibe Check

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a rough stretch

A rough patch, by the numbers. Winning just 2 of 7 this week pulls the temperature down. On top of that, a -11 run differential over the last 7. The margins are ugly.

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Nationals Game on August 08

Opponent:	Cincinnati Reds (56-59)
Location:	Nationals Park
First Pitch:	06:45 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Andrew Alvarez (2-3, 3.94 ERA) vs Chase Burns (13-1, 2.35 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Reds.TV, Nationals.TV
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 76°F, Wind 2 mph

Nationals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Washington Nationals bested the Cincinnati Reds 5-3 at Nationals Park.

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

Highlights

Daylen Lile went 2-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Harry Ford went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.

Nationals Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	70	46	.603		L1
Phillies	62	55	.530	8.5	L1
Marlins	58	59	.496	12.5	L4
Nationals	57	61	.483	14.0	W1
Mets	51	66	.436	19.5	W4

Washington Nationals are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -11 run differential.

Nationals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
5 CJ Abrams	28	.287	.909	88
45 Andrew Pinckney	1	.500	2.500	1
4 Daylen Lile	15	.244	.717	59

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
24 Cade Cavalli	9-5	3.57	1.30	128.2
64 Orlando Ribalta	0-2	3.34	1.17	35.0
39 Clayton Beeter	4-3	3.86	1.26	35.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
30 Jacob Young	5 hits, 1 RBI, .625 AVG in last 3 games
20 Keibert Ruiz	5 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
32 Trevor Williams	4.2 scoreless IP, 8 K in 3 recent games

Nationals News

The Washington Nationals are staggering through a brutal stretch, losing eight of their last nine games, including a 7-3 defeat against the Phillies yesterday, where Miles Mikolas was shelled for six runs and a season-high 12 hits over just five innings. With a dismal record of 56-61, the Nats are now desperately looking to regain some momentum as they return home to face the Cincinnati Reds, a team they have historically fared well against. However, the Reds come in hot, and the Nationals' recent form,coupled with injuries,has left fans feeling cold toward a once-promising season. Daylen Lile, who has found a rhythm against Cincinnati, may hold the key to sparking a turnaround, but optimism is in short supply as the team battles to shake off this rough road trip.

Sources

Districtondeck

Miles Mikolas had arguably the wildest back-to-back games ever for the Nationals

Miles Mikolas did what only two other starting pitchers have done since the universal designated hitter was introduced, and followed it up by reaching a major milestone on Thursday.

Federal Baseball

Washington Nationals vs Cincinnati Reds Game Thread

After a brutal road trip, the Nats are back home and finally playing a team from outside the division. They have actually had a good amount of success against the Reds in the past few years. However, the Reds are hot and the Nats are not. Despite a righty being on the mound, Blake Butera […]

Federal Baseball

The Reds Come To DC As The Nationals Look To Flush A Rough Road Trip

The Nationals ended a difficult road trip with a 7-3 loss to the Phillies on Thursday afternoon, dropping three of four in Philadelphia and eight of their last nine games overall. Miles Mikolas allowed six runs and a season-high 12 hits over five innings, while the Phillies collected eight doubles among their 16 hits. The […]

MLB.com

Louisville native Lile continues to rake against Reds

WASHINGTON – There is something about facing the Cincinnati Reds that seems to bring out the best in Daylen Lile. The Louisville, Ky., native put on a show in front of friends and family at Great American Ball Park in May and again delivered against the Reds on Friday in

Mlbtraderumors

White Sox, Joey Wiemer Agree To Minor League Deal

The White Sox are in agreement with outfielder Joey Wiemer on a minor league contract, relays Brooke Fletcher of Chicago Sports Network. He’ll report to Triple-A Charlotte as non-roster depth. Wiemer was released by the Nationals on Wednesday. The 27-year-old had been in Triple-A on an optional assignment since the middle of May. Wiemer was having […]

Nationals Upcoming Schedule

The Washington Nationals host the Chicago Cubs for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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