Game Details
Houston Astros (46-48) vs. Washington Nationals (47-46)
Pitching Matchup: RHP Spencer Arrighetti (7-4, 3.81 ERA) vs. LHP Foster Griffin (9-2, 2.87 ERA)
Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 | 6:45 p.m. EDT | Game: #94 | Home Game: #48
Location: Nationals Park | Washington, D.C.
Game storylines and notes
Tonight, the Washington Nationals will play their third and final game against the Houston Astros before welcoming the New York Yankees on Friday night.
Left handed pitcher Foster Griffin who is 9-2 and has an 2.87 ERA is scheduled take the mound for the Washington Nationals, while right handed pitcher Spencer Arrighetti with a 7-4 record and a 3.81 ERA is scheduled to the mound for the Houston Astros.
Washington Nationals Schedule
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After a day off tomorrow, the Washington Nationals will welcome the New York Yankees on Friday night. Scheduled for the start for the Washington Nationals is right handed pitcher Zack Littell who has a 7-6 record and an ERA of 5.02 while the New York Yankees have yet to set their starting rotation.
[Check our Washington Nationals July live blog tomorrow for the upcoming probable pitching matchups for the New York Yankees - Washington Nationals series]
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