Washington Nationals vs San Diego Padres Game Thread
Follow along as the Nats look to snap their five game losing streak
San Diego, California - September 7, 2026 - The Washington Nationals arrived in San Diego for a series of games, but have been struggling away from home since mid-July. The West Coast trip has not been kind to the team, with many close games and an inability to secure victories.
In an attempt to shake things up, the Nationals have made some lineup changes. Yohandy Morales will be playing first base, while Abimelec Ortiz moves to the designated hitter position. Dylan Crews shifts to center field, and Daylen Lile takes up the left field spot. Jorbit Vivas and Harry Ford also return to the lineup. Riley Cornelio will be pitching in a bullpen game, starting the second week of lineups.
Meanwhile, the San Diego Padres will make only one lineup change, with veteran Freddy Fermin taking over as catcher for Ethan Salas. The other key players, Tatis, Machado, Merrill, and France, will remain on the field. Casey Mize, who has had a difficult start to his time in San Diego, will look to improve on the mound tonight.
Game 2 is set to begin at 9:40 PM EST at Petco Park. The Nationals are hoping to find some life in the latter stages of the season, and tonight could be the start of that turnaround. Follow along in the comments below and cheer on the Nats.
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