Friday, September 4, 2026
Volume 1 | Issue 35
Washington Nationals Headlines and News for September 4, 2026 | The Nats Report
California Dreaming on such a Winter's Day: Washington Nationals kick off West Coast Road trip
Start your day with the latest Washington Nationals stories, notes, game context, headlines, and Nationals prospect profiles for Friday, September 4, 2026.
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California Dreaming on such a Winter's Day: Washington Nationals kick off West Coast Road trip
After a well deserved day off and most likely a nice flight out to California, tonight the Washington Nationals will kick off a six game west coast road trip that will start in Los Angeles and then the Nationals will head to San Diego to face the Padres.
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Three Things To Know This Morning
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Washington Nationals kick off a six-game west coast road trip first stop: Los Angeles
Probable Pitching Matchups →After a well deserved day off and most likely a nice flight out to California, tonight the Washington Nationals will kick off a six game west coast road trip that will start in Los Angeles and then the Nationals will head to San Diego to face the Padres.
Pitching Matchup: LHP Jackson Kent (1-2, 5.59 ERA) vs. LHP Blake Snell (2-1, 2.42 ERA)
Left handed pitcher Jackson Kent is coming off his first career win on August 28 vs. Miami (7.0 IP, 3 H, ER, 4 BB, 3 SO). Kent will be pitching on six days of rest since that start.
Washington Nationals’ Organizational Rebuild Gains Momentum
Read More →The Nationals’ progress in 2026 is becoming increasingly visible at every level of the organization.
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C Keibert Ruiz
Injury: Head
Expected return: TBD
Status: Was lifted as a precaution in the fourth inning on Sept. 2 after taking a foul ball off his mask. Will be evaluated prior to the Sept. 4 series opener vs. the Dodgers. (Last updated: Sept. 2
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Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera after Jared Simpson's first MLB appearance.
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Washington Nationals 2026 record against NL West teams entering into this weekend's road trip
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