It’s the LA Angels versus the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 11, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 6:45 PM ET
- Location: Nationals Park, Washington, DC
- TV Channels: ABTV, MLB Washington Nationals
How to Watch LA Angels vs. Washington Nationals on September 11, 2026
You can watch the Washington Nationals take on the LA Angels live on DIRECTV on ABTV and MLB Washington Nationals on September 11, 2026 at 6:45 PM ET.
LA Angels (56-90) at Washington Nationals (67-81) — Game Preview
The LA Angels come into Nationals Park on September 11 carrying a 56-90 record to face a Washington Nationals club sitting at 67-81. Washington’s offense has produced 198 home runs as a team this season while the Angels have managed just 141, the clearest gap between these two clubs’ overall numbers entering the day. Zach Neto has been the Angels’ most complete offensive threat, hitting .244 with 25 home runs and 72 RBIs at shortstop, while across the diamond CJ Abrams brings similar thump for Washington, batting .259 with 30 home runs and 95 RBIs of his own.
Mike Trout continues to anchor the middle of the Angels’ lineup, posting a .375 on-base percentage to go with 20 home runs and 51 RBIs, and James Wood has emerged as one of Washington’s most productive hitters, batting .266 with 30 home runs, 74 RBIs and a .527 slugging percentage in right field. Both teams are well removed from playoff contention at this point, with the Angels sitting 18.5 games behind the AL West lead and the Nationals 19.5 games back in the NL East. That leaves the two clubs playing out the schedule’s final weeks with an eye on next season as much as this one.
Regional Coverage
ABTV, MLB Washington Nationals
What Time is the LA Angels vs. Washington Nationals Game Today?
The LA Angels vs. Washington Nationals game starts at 6:45 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch LA Angels vs. Washington Nationals?
You can watch LA Angels vs. Washington Nationals on your local regional sports network, with the game airing on ABTV and MLB Washington Nationals.
LA Angels vs. Washington Nationals Channel on DIRECTV
ABTV (Channel 692) carries the Angels’ broadcast and MLB Washington Nationals (Channel 641) carries the Nationals’ broadcast.
Players to Watch: LA Angels vs. Washington Nationals
LA Angels
Zach Neto — SS. Neto has developed into the Angels’ most well-rounded offensive weapon this season, hitting .244 with 25 home runs and 72 RBIs from the shortstop position. He pairs that power with a .324 on-base percentage and a .443 slugging mark, numbers that put him in the middle of nearly every rally Los Angeles manages to build.
Mike Trout — CF. Trout, still patrolling center field for the Angels, is hitting .244 with 20 home runs, 51 RBIs and a .375 on-base percentage this season. His .425 slugging percentage reflects a hitter who keeps working deep counts and drawing walks even with the Angels well out of the race.
Wade Meckler — LF. Meckler brings a different look to the Angels’ lineup as a contact-oriented hitter, batting .298 with a .373 on-base percentage out of left field. He has driven in 25 runs on just 3 home runs, a profile built on putting the ball in play and letting the rest of the order do the damage.
Washington Nationals
James Wood — RF. Wood has emerged as one of the more productive young hitters in Washington’s lineup, batting .266 with 30 home runs, 74 RBIs and a .527 slugging percentage out of right field. His .392 on-base percentage adds patience to the power, making him a threat in nearly every at-bat against Angels pitching.
CJ Abrams — SS. Abrams anchors the middle of the Nationals’ order at shortstop, batting .259 with 30 home runs and 95 RBIs this season. He has turned into one of Washington’s most productive everyday players, pairing steady shortstop defense with pop in the middle of the lineup.
Keibert Ruiz — C. Ruiz gives the Nationals steady production behind the plate, hitting .283 with 10 home runs and 47 RBIs this season. His .457 slugging percentage stands out for a catcher logging everyday at-bats, and his .320 on-base percentage keeps him useful in the middle of Washington’s lineup.
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