It’s the Miami Marlins versus the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on August 28, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 6:45 PM ET
- Location: Nationals Park, Washington, DC
- TV Channels: MLB Network®, MLB Miami Marlins, MLB Washington Nationals
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Miami Marlins vs. Washington Nationals on August 28, 2026
You can watch the Washington Nationals take on the Miami Marlins live on DIRECTV on MLB Network®, MLB Miami Marlins and MLB Washington Nationals on August 28, 2026 at 6:45 PM ET.
Miami Marlins (68-66) at Washington Nationals (63-73) — Game Preview
The Miami Marlins (68-66) visit the Washington Nationals (63-73) at Nationals Park on August 28, 2026. Miami’s pitching staff carries a 3.88 ERA on the season while Washington’s sits at 4.69, the clearest split between the two rosters tonight. Otto Lopez anchors the Marlins from shortstop, hitting .308 with a .343 on-base percentage and 59 RBIs, while Washington counters with CJ Abrams, who has slugged .519 with 29 home runs and 92 RBIs at the same position.
Heriberto Hernández adds another power option in left field for Miami, with 20 home runs and a .460 slugging percentage of his own. Miami sits 11 games back in the NL East, well ahead of Washington’s 17-game division deficit, a gap that lines up with the two clubs’ opposite trajectories this season. Both lineups will lean on their middle-of-the-order bats to set the tone in front of a home Washington crowd.
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What Time is the Miami Marlins vs. Washington Nationals Game Today?
The Miami Marlins vs. Washington Nationals game starts at 6:45 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Miami Marlins vs. Washington Nationals?
You can watch Miami Marlins vs. Washington Nationals on MLB Network®, your local regional sports network carrying MLB Miami Marlins and MLB Washington Nationals, and MLB Extra Innings®.
Miami Marlins Channel on DIRECTV
Miami Marlins games can be seen on MLB Miami Marlins (Channel 665).
Washington Nationals Channel on DIRECTV
Washington Nationals games can be seen on MLB Washington Nationals (Channel 641).
Players to Watch: Miami Marlins vs. Washington Nationals
Miami Marlins
Otto Lopez — SS. Lopez has quietly turned into Miami’s most reliable table-setter this season, batting .308 with a .343 on-base percentage from shortstop. He’s driven in 59 runs and added 9 home runs, giving the Marlins a steady presence at the top of the order.
Heriberto Hernández — LF. Hernández supplies pop from left field, with 20 home runs and 55 RBIs built on a .460 slugging percentage this season. He strikes out often, but his ability to change a game with one swing makes him a threat every time he steps into the box.
Kyle Stowers — 1B. Stowers has developed into a steady power source in Miami’s lineup, hitting .242 with 16 home runs, 52 RBIs and 22 doubles this season. His .458 slugging percentage gives the Marlins a legitimate extra-base threat at first base to pair with Hernández in the middle of the order.
Washington Nationals
CJ Abrams — SS. Abrams has been the engine of Washington’s offense all season, batting .274 with 29 home runs, 92 RBIs and a .519 slugging percentage from shortstop. His .350 on-base percentage gives the Nationals a rare combination of power and patience at the top of the lineup.
At third base, Brady House is still developing but has already flashed the power that made him one of Washington’s top prospects, hitting .233 with 9 home runs and 33 RBIs across 71 games this season. His .390 slugging percentage points to more thump as he keeps adjusting to major league pitching.
Dylan Crews brings speed and gap power to right field, stealing 8 bases while hitting .220 with 10 home runs and 31 RBIs in 84 games. His .366 slugging percentage and 13 doubles suggest a player still finding his power stroke at the major league level.
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