What is the Washington Nationals record in 2026?

The Washington Nationals are 35-33, 3rd in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Nationals today?

Foster Griffin (7-2, 3.63 ERA) vs Robbie Ray (4-6, 4.12 ERA). First pitch at 03:45 PM EDT.

What channel is the Nationals game on today?

Today's game airs on NBCS BA, Nationals.TV. First pitch at 03:45 PM EDT.

Washington Nationals News & Updates

June 10, 2026

The Washington Nationals were 35-33, 3rd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals topped the San Francisco Giants 6-3 at Oracle Park.

Nationals Daily Vibe Check

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last night's win

Cruising at a nice clip. Winning by 3 last night moved the needle. On top of that, they're +11 in run differential. The gap is meaningful.

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Nationals Game on June 10

Opponent:	San Francisco Giants (27-41)
Location:	Oracle Park
First Pitch:	03:45 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Foster Griffin (7-2, 3.63 ERA) vs Robbie Ray (4-6, 4.12 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	NBCS BA, Nationals.TV
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 70°F, Wind 3 mph

Nationals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Washington Nationals topped the San Francisco Giants 6-3 at Oracle Park.

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

Highlights

James Wood went 3-5 with 1 RBI.
Luis García Jr. went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.

Nationals Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	45	22	.672		L1
Phillies	36	31	.537	9.0	L1
Nationals	35	33	.515	10.5	W2
Marlins	32	35	.478	13.0	W3
Mets	29	37	.439	15.5	L1

Washington Nationals are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +11 run differential.

Nationals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
5 CJ Abrams	14	.283	.897	51
29 James Wood	17	.271	.934	41
2 Luis García Jr.	8	.262	.749	40

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
41 Brad Lord	4-0	2.30	1.05	43.0
22 Foster Griffin	7-2	3.63	1.10	72.0
24 Cade Cavalli	3-4	3.88	1.44	69.2

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
24 Cade Cavalli	6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
22 Foster Griffin	6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
41 Brad Lord	5.300000000000001 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Nationals News

CJ Abrams is rapidly solidifying his All-Star credentials, driving the Washington Nationals to a thrilling 4-3 comeback win over the San Francisco Giants, where he emerged as a late-game hero. His clutch performance, combined with the resurgence of Jacob Young, who’s showing unexpected power this season, highlights the team’s offensive depth. Despite a lukewarm 3-4 record over the last week, the Nationals maintain their status as the best first-inning offense in MLB, capitalizing on early scoring to stay above .500 at 34-33. With James Wood anchoring the lineup and promising prospects like the reclassified Jared Grindlinger on the horizon, the Nats are not just fighting for this season,they’re building a competitive future. As they aim for back-to-back wins, the energy is palpable and the potential is undeniable.

Sources

Districtondeck

Examining Jacob Young's 2026 power surge for the Nationals

After being known as a guy who was more of a defensive specialist, Jacob Young has become a legitimate lineup presence with some surprising power so far in 2026.

Districtondeck

CJ Abrams adds to All-Star case with dramatic heroics in Nationals' comeback win

The Washington Nationals escaped on Monday night with a clutch road victory in large part due to CJ Abrams, who is positioning himself to start the All-Star Game this summer.

Federal Baseball

Washington Nationals vs San Francisco Giants Game Thread

Just when the Nats looked dead in the water, they came back in the 9th with Daylen Lile and CJ Abrams delivering the big hits. Now they will look to carry that momentum into this game where they have a chance to claim another series win. The late night Nats are back in action folks. […]

Federal Baseball

Two way talent Jared Grindlinger is being heavily connected to the Nationals in the draft

In just about every mock draft you read, the Washington Nationals are connected to one name. That name is 17 year old prodigy Jared Grindlinger, who is a two way player who reclassified into the 2026 class. Grindlinger is the youngest player in the draft, not turning 18 until next April. His youth and intriguing […]

MLB.com

MLB's best first-inning offense strikes again as Nats roll to win

SAN FRANCISCO – Three key elements have propelled the Nationals to where they are so far in 2026, two games above .500 and showing promise under first-year manager Blake Butera: The Majors’ most productive offense, a knack for first-inning runs and a stellar record in road games. True to form,

Justbaseball

James Wood Has Become the Offensive Anchor the Nationals Needed

For the better part of the past several seasons, the Washington Nationals have been searching for the foundational pieces of their next competitive roster. James Wood was always the most obvious candidate to become the centerpiece. The raw ingredients were difficult to ignore: top-of-the-scale power, advanced plate discipline and unusual athleticism for a hitter with […] The post James Wood Has Become the Offensive Anchor the Nationals Needed appeared first on Just Baseball.

Nationals Upcoming Schedule

The Washington Nationals host the Seattle Mariners for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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