Walk it off Washington Nationals

Washington Nationals morning briefing for August 30, 2026: Walk it off Washington Nationals.

Walk it off Washington Nationals

Yesterday, the Washington Nationals got their first walk off win of the 2026 season, thanks to a RBI single by Dylan Crews who also got his first career walk-off hit in the bottom of the 10th.

Three Things To Know This Morning

Three things to know this morning

Right calf discomfort
Even though the Washington Nationals got their first walk-off win of the season, there was a bit of injury news as right handed pitcher Cade Cavalli was hit in the right leg by a Javier Sanoja come backer in the midst of throwing four no-hit innings against the Marlins on Aug. 29. He exited the game, and X-rays were negative. He is now listed day-to-day
James Wood to Rehab in Harrisburg
Washington Nationals OF James Wood is going to be making his first rehab appearance today with the Harrisburg Senators. Wood is working his way back from being on the IL due to a oblique strain that he suffered earlier this month.
A couple of first's yesterday
Besides the Washington Nationals getting their first walk off win of the 2026 season, Dylan Crews got his first career walk-off hit and also getting his first MLB win was right hander Orlando Ribalta.

What To Watch

Can the offense keep it rolling?

It seems that the Washington Nationals offense is coming back to life a bit. The Nationals have now scored 9, 7, 5 after going flat over the previous to series.

Injury / Roster Notes

LHP Richard Lovelady

Injury: Left triceps strain
IL date: June 29 (transferred to 60-day IL on July 19)
Expected return: September
Status: Pitched in a bridge league game on Aug. 28. (Last updated: Aug. 28)

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