It’s the Toronto Blue Jays versus the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on July 29, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 1:05 PM ET
- Location: Nationals Park, Washington, DC
- TV Channels: MLB Washington Nationals
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Toronto Blue Jays vs. Washington Nationals on July 29, 2026
You can watch the Washington Nationals take on the Toronto Blue Jays live on DIRECTV on MLB Washington Nationals on July 29, 2026 at 1:05 PM ET.
Toronto Blue Jays (49-59) at Washington Nationals (55-53) — Game Preview
The Toronto Blue Jays (49-59) travel to Nationals Park to face the Washington Nationals (55-53) on July 29, 2026. Washington has gone deep 159 times as a team this season while Toronto has managed just 107 home runs, a gap that shows up throughout both lineups. Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto has been a steady power source, going deep 24 times and driving in 66 runs while batting .226. Across the diamond, Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams has put together a well-rounded season at the plate, hitting .294 with a .366 on-base percentage and a .565 slugging percentage to go with 27 home runs and 82 RBIs.
Washington right fielder James Wood adds even more thump to the middle of that order, sitting at 30 home runs and 72 RBIs while batting .269. Toronto will be shorthanded if Vladimir Guerrero Jr. remains day-to-day with right hamstring soreness, putting more of the contact-hitting burden on second baseman Ernie Clement, who is hitting .296 with a .320 on-base percentage.
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What Time is the Toronto Blue Jays vs. Washington Nationals Game Today?
The Toronto Blue Jays vs. Washington Nationals game starts at 1:05 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Toronto Blue Jays vs. Washington Nationals?
You can watch Toronto Blue Jays vs. Washington Nationals on your local regional sports network, MLB Washington Nationals and MLB Extra Innings®.
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Players to Watch: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Washington Nationals
Toronto Blue Jays
Ernie Clement — 2B. Toronto’s second baseman has settled in as a steady contact hitter, batting .296 with a .320 on-base percentage and a .424 slugging percentage. His ability to put the ball in play gives the Blue Jays a reliable presence near the top of the order.
Kazuma Okamoto — 3B. The third baseman has provided pop from the hot corner, hitting .226 with 24 home runs and 66 RBIs. He gives Toronto’s lineup a legitimate long ball threat even during a season that has the club at 49-59.
Washington Nationals
CJ Abrams — SS. Washington’s shortstop is putting together a well-rounded season at the plate, hitting .294 with a .366 on-base percentage and a .565 slugging percentage. His 27 home runs and 82 RBIs make him a dual threat who can beat opponents with contact or power.
James Wood — RF. The right fielder has supplied much of Washington’s thump this season, launching 30 home runs and driving in 72 runs while batting .269. His combination of power and patience makes him a difficult matchup for opposing pitching staffs.
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