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Washington Nationals Salvage series against Rockies next up Miami

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Washington Nationals Salvage series against Rockies next up Miami

The Washington Nationals salvaged their home series against the Colorado Rockies with a decisive 7–1 victory. Next up, they host the Miami Marlins for a four-game wraparound weekend series.

Three Things To Know This Morning

Three things to know this morning

Daylen Lile Remains on Fire
Lile has remained one of the Nationals’ hottest hitters during the final stretch of August. In seven games since August 21, he is batting .429 (12-for-28) with two doubles, three home runs, nine RBI, and seven runs scored.
The 23-year-old outfielder has recorded four multi-hit games during that seven-game span and continues to provide a major offensive boost near the top of Washington’s lineup.
His late-summer performance follows an impressive August surge last season, when he ranked among Major League Baseball’s leaders in extra-base hits, batting average, and slugging percentage after August 21.
Miami Marlins Probable Pitching Matchups
Tonight, the Washington Nationals will begin a four-game wraparound series with the Miami Marlins from Friday - Monday. The Nationals are on a stretch of 16 games in 16 days, with today's game is #10 of the 16 with the Nationals next day off coming on September 3, 2026.
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What To Watch

Can the Nationals get back on track

With the Miami Marlins coming to town this weekend the Washington Nationals need and should get back on track.

Injury / Roster Notes

RHP Josiah Gray

Injury: Right flexor strain
IL date: March 23, retroactive to March 22 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Late September or 2027
Status: Allowed four runs (three earned) in two-thirds of an inning with High-A Wilmington on Aug. 25. Gray threw 32 pitches (21 strikes) in his third rehab appearance after two outings with Single-A Fredericksburg. (Last updated: Aug. 25)

Prospect Of The Day

Chris Hacopian

The Washington Nationals selected Hacopian with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, bringing a DMV native and lifelong Nationals fan into the organization.

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