What is the Washington Nationals record in 2026?

The Washington Nationals are 70-81, 4th in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Nationals today?

Jackson Kent (1-4, 6.59 ERA) vs Cristopher Sánchez (17-5, 2.79 ERA). First pitch at 06:45 PM EDT.

What channel is the Nationals game on today?

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

Washington Nationals News & Updates

September 15, 2026

The Washington Nationals were 70-81, 4th in the NL East. The Washington Nationals did not play yesterday.

Nationals Daily Vibe Check

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Tough week to look at. Outscored by 8 over 7 games. The deficit is real. Making it worse, a 9-man IL is starting to matter.

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Nationals Game on September 15

Opponent:	Philadelphia Phillies (83-67)
Location:	Nationals Park
First Pitch:	06:45 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Jackson Kent (1-4, 6.59 ERA) vs Cristopher Sánchez (17-5, 2.79 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	NBCSP, Nationals.TV
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 62°F, Wind 3 mph

Nationals Score & Recap

The Washington Nationals did not play yesterday.

Nationals Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	88	63	.583		L2
Phillies	83	67	.553	4.5	W1
Marlins	74	77	.490	14.0	L1
Nationals	70	81	.464	18.0	W3
Mets	69	81	.460	18.5	L2

Washington Nationals are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -8 run differential.

Nationals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
5 CJ Abrams	30	.264	.833	96
29 James Wood	30	.268	.918	75
4 Daylen Lile	20	.248	.732	82

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
24 Cade Cavalli	12-5	3.12	1.17	164.2
54 Andrew Alvarez	2-6	3.35	1.27	102.0
76 Will Dion	1-2	4.17	1.17	41.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
5 CJ Abrams	6 hits, 1 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games
20 Keibert Ruiz	4 hits, .571 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
54 Andrew Alvarez	7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Nationals News

The Washington Nationals pulled off a thrilling comeback to complete their third sweep of the 2026 season against the Los Angeles Angels, wrapping up a series that showcased their resilience despite a tumultuous season. With a record of 70-81, the Nats have had their share of ups and downs, but the emergence of young talent like Riley Cornelio hints at a brighter future as they prepare for 2027. As the team moves Eli Willits up to Double-A, fans are left to wonder if the number one pick from the 2025 draft could make a splash in the majors sooner than expected. While the current roster battles through injuries and a poor run differential, these glimpses of promise provide a much-needed spark in an otherwise challenging year.

Sources

Districtondeck

Could Eli Willits realistically debut for the Nationals during the 2027 Season?

The Washington Nationals recently announced that they were moving Eli Willits, the number one pick in the 2025 draft, up from Single-A to Double-A. Could he debut for the Nationals next season?

Districtondeck

Nationals complete third sweep of 2026 season with huge comeback victory over Angels

The Washington Nationals finished off a triumphant series sweep of the Los Angeles Angels in dramatic fashion on Sunday afternoon, doing so for just the third time all year.

Federal Baseball

Riley Cornelio is a breakout candidate for the Washington Nationals in 2027

As we finish off this season, players are looking to establish themselves and make statements entering 2027. That is especially true on the mound, where there are only a few guys who have locked down spots for next season. One pitcher who has impressed in his late season audition is Riley Cornelio and I wanted […]

MLB.com

VOTE NOW: Here are the 2026 Roberto Clemente Award nominees

The Roberto Clemente Award is one of the most prestigious honors in Major League Baseball. This year’s Clemente Award nominees were announced on MLB Network on Monday morning ahead of MLB’s annual Roberto Clemente Day, which takes place each year on Sept. 15 -- which also marks the beginning of

Nationals Upcoming Schedule

The Washington Nationals visit the St. Louis Cardinals for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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