Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Volume 1 | Issue 39
Washington Nationals Rally against the Philadelphia Phillies| September 16
Washington Nationals Rally and get a Curly W
Start your day with the latest Washington Nationals stories, notes, prospect highlights and game headlines and more for Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Washington Nationals Rally and get a Curly W
Last night, the Washington Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies after Andrés Chaparro hit a game-tying solo home run in the fifth inning off Sánchez that traveled a Statcast-projected 422 feet. In the seventh, Daylen Lile also hit go-ahead three-run homer off reliever Jonathan Bowlan.
Three Things To Know This Morning
Three things to know this morning
Washington Bullpen holds against the Phillies.
The very troubled Washington Nationals bullpen held the lead in the top of the ninth where Erik Tolman earned the save with a 1-2-3 ninth inning.
Washington Nationals to End Red Carpet Rewards Program After 2026 Season
Read more →A staple of the Washington Nationals rewards is set to end at the end of the season according to an email sent by the team yesterday officially announcing the end of the Red Carpet Rewards.
Pitching Matchup: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals
Read More →Tonight, the Washington Nationals finish up s two-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Although Washington has been eliminated from 2026 postseason contention, these final weeks still carry plenty of importance for the club.
The Nationals have an opportunity to play spoiler against teams fighting for playoff positioning, and a series against the Phillies provides exactly that kind of test. E
Can the offense keep it rolling?
Set up the matchup, player trend, or tactical note that frames the day.
LHP Connelly Early
Injury: Left elbow inflammation
IL date: July 1 (transferred to 60-day IL on Aug. 22)
Expected return: Late September or 2027
Status: After his scheduled start with Double-A Harrisburg was rained out on Sept. 13, made first rehab start on Sept. 15 with Triple-A Rochester. He pitched one inning (35 pitches) with two hits, three runs, two walks and two strikeouts. (Last updated: Sept. 15)
Player Profile: Daylen Lile
Daylen Lile continued this impressive season last night with a go-ahead three-run homer off reliever Jonathan Bowlan.
Nationals game context
Game time, probable pitchers, broadcast notes, and affiliate schedule.
Daylen Lile
12-13
Washington Nationals 2026 record for home openers.