Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Volume 1 | Issue 11

Nationals Offense falls flat, Blue Jays win 3-2

Start your day with the Washington Nationals stories, notes, and game context that matter for July 28, 2026.

Nationals Offense falls flat, Blue Jays win 3-2

Nationals Offense falls flat, Blue Jays win 3-2

Last night, former Washington Nationals pitcher and 2019 World Champion Max Scherzer took the mound at Nationals Park which could be his last pitching appearance at Nationals Park. That was the highlight, as the Nationals offense fell flat, Nationals lose 3-2

Can the Nationals Turn it around tonight?

So far this season the Washington Nationals have struggled with the first game of the series, however, they have turned it around after. Can they do it again tonight against the Blue Jays?

LHP Connelly Early

Injury: Left elbow inflammation
IL date: July 1 (15-day IL)
Expected return: August
Status: Threw off the mound at Nationals Park on July 27; slated for a two-inning bullpen in the middle of this coming week.

LHP Alex Clemmey

Even as he enters his third full Minor League season, you have to view Clemmey as a large, 6-foot-6 piece of clay. He can use his athleticism to get down the mound well with good deception and extension and buzz a 92-95 mph four-seamer above bats.

Nationals game context

Game time, probable pitchers, broadcast notes, and affiliate schedule.

“[I was] a little bit shocked...Then obviously I had to pack up everything, move everything that I own into my truck. Hopefully, I get that in a couple days. But I’m just excited to be here. Everybody's been really good to me so far.”

Connelly Early on being traded to the Washington Nationals

16-19

Washington Nationals record in series openers this season.

Former Washington Nationals Pitcher Max Scherzer acknowledges the crowd at Nationals Park after leaving last night's game.

Scene from the ballpark

Former Washington Nationals Pitcher Max Scherzer acknowledges the crowd at Nationals Park after leaving last night's game.

Photo: MLB