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Philadelphia Freedom: The Washington Nationals kick off a quick two game series against the Phillies

Start your day with the latest Washington Nationals stories, notes, game headlines, prospect profiles and more for Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

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Philadelphia Freedom: The Washington Nationals kick off a quick two game series against the Phillies

Tonight the Washington Nationals will kick off a quick two game series against the Philadelphia Phillies which will wrap up their season series.

Three Things To Know This Morning

Three things to know this morning

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Pitching Matchup for tonight's game
LHP Cristopher Sánchez (17-5, 2.79 ERA) vs. LHP Jackson Kent (1-4, 6.59)
Pitching Note: Jackson Kent faces the Philadelphia Phillies for the first time in his career.
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he Washington Nationals will not renew medical services director Harvey Sharman’s contract, ending his nearly decade-long tenure overseeing training, strength and injury prevention.
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What To Watch

Can the offense keep it rolling?

Set up the matchup, player trend, or tactical note that frames the day.

Injury / Roster Notes

RHP Matt Waldron

Injury: Chest inflammation
IL date: Sept. 8 (retroactive to Sept. 5, transferred to 60-day IL on Sept. 12)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Experienced chest pain recently, working through a light throwing program. (Last updated: Sept. 12)

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