It’s the Arizona Diamondbacks versus the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on July 24, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 6:45 PM ET
- Location: Nationals Park, Washington, DC
- TV Channels: MLB Diamondbacks, MLB Washington Nationals
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Washington Nationals on July 24, 2026
You can watch the Washington Nationals take on the Arizona Diamondbacks live on DIRECTV on MLB Diamondbacks and MLB Washington Nationals on July 24, 2026 at 6:45 PM ET.
Arizona Diamondbacks (54-49) at Washington Nationals (52-51) — Game Preview
The Arizona Diamondbacks bring a 54-49 record into Nationals Park to face the Washington Nationals, who sit at 52-51, on July 24, 2026. The Nationals have out-slugged their visitors this season, going deep 150 times as a team while the Diamondbacks have managed just 101 home runs and a .242 team average against Washington’s .253. Ildemaro Vargas has provided steady production for Arizona, hitting .270 with 49 RBIs from first base, while Washington counters with CJ Abrams, who is hitting .286 with 24 home runs and 76 RBIs at shortstop.
Corbin Carroll adds another dimension to the Diamondbacks’ lineup, batting .251 with 15 home runs and 49 RBIs from right field. James Wood gives Washington another power threat, leading the club with 28 home runs compared to Abrams’ 24 while posting a .397 on-base percentage from right field. Arizona sits 11 games back in the National League standings while Washington trails by 13 games entering today’s matchup.
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What Time is the Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Washington Nationals Game Today?
The Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Washington Nationals game starts at 6:45 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Washington Nationals?
You can watch Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Washington Nationals on your local regional sports network, MLB Diamondbacks, MLB Washington Nationals and MLB Extra Innings®.
Arizona Diamondbacks Channel on DIRECTV
MLB Diamondbacks (Channel 686)
Washington Nationals Channel on DIRECTV
MLB Washington Nationals (Channel 641)
Players to Watch: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Washington Nationals
Arizona Diamondbacks
Ildemaro Vargas — 1B. Vargas has quietly been one of Arizona’s most consistent bats this season, hitting .270 with 49 RBIs from first base. His .315 on-base percentage and .407 slugging percentage show a hitter who puts the ball in play and drives in runs without needing to hit for a ton of power.
Corbin Carroll — RF. In right field, Carroll pairs pop with contact, going deep 15 times and driving in 49 runs while hitting .251 this season. His .341 on-base percentage gives Arizona a genuine two-way threat in the same lineup slot.
Gabriel Moreno — C. Behind the plate, Moreno has been Arizona’s most efficient hitter by average, batting .309 with a .394 on-base percentage. He’s added 7 home runs and 36 RBIs, giving the Diamondbacks production at a position that rarely offers it.
Washington Nationals
CJ Abrams — SS. Abrams has turned into one of Washington’s top offensive threats at shortstop, hitting .286 with 24 home runs and 76 RBIs. His .359 on-base percentage and .544 slugging percentage round out a season that combines average, power and plate discipline.
James Wood — RF. Wood leads the Nationals with 28 home runs, ahead of Abrams’ 24, while driving in 69 runs and posting a .397 on-base percentage from right field. His .270 average adds a level of consistency to go with the raw power.
Luis García Jr. — 1B. At first base, García is hitting .280 with 21 home runs and 70 RBIs, giving Washington another middle-of-the-order threat. His .550 slugging percentage adds real thump to the middle of the Nationals’ lineup.
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