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Washington Nationals still struggle in Series Openers
WSH at NYM
Bottom 7th
Citi Field
Three Things To Know This Morning
Three things to know this morning
The Nationals continue to struggle in Series Openers
It's been a theme all season long so far, the Washington Nationals lose the first game of a series and then bounce back to either win the next two or at least one game in the series.
It's day of the Lord
Right handed pitcher Brad Lord will make his third start of the 2026 season this afternoon when the Nationals kick off game two of three this afternoon against the New York Mets in Flushing.
For 1st time since 2022, SS Abrams to play 2B in coming days for the Nationals
Read more about this move →The Nationals are moving two-time All-Star CJ Abrams from shortstop to second base. Manager Blake Butera made the announcement on Friday prior to the Nationals’ 124th game of the season. Nasim Nuñez will shift from second base to shortstop.
Stat of the Day
17-23
Washington Nationals 2026 season record in series openers.
Injury / Roster Notes
LHP Connelly Early
Injury: Left elbow inflammation
IL date: July 1 (15-day IL)
Expected return: September
Status: Progressing through his throwing program at the Nationals' training complex in West Palm Beach, Fla. (Last updated: Aug. 14)
Prospect Of The Day
LHP DJ Herz
Harrisburg Senators · Double-A
Why this player matters
Last night in Harrisburg, left handed pitcher DJ Herz made a rehab start with the Senators.
- 2.0
- IP
- 2
- SO
- 0
- H
Quote Of The Morning
““I understand this is not an easy decision, not an easy conversation, of course. But ultimately, we felt like this was the best thing for the team going forward”
— Washington Nationals Manager Blake Butera on moving CJ to second