It’s the Washington Nationals versus the Athletics at Sutter Health Park on July 17, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 9:40 PM ET
- Location: Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento, CA
- TV Channels: MLB Washington Nationals, NBC Sports California
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Washington Nationals vs. Athletics on July 17, 2026
You can watch the Athletics take on the Washington Nationals live on DIRECTV on MLB Washington Nationals and NBC Sports California on July 17, 2026 at 9:40 PM ET.
Washington Nationals (48-49) at Athletics (41-55) — Game Preview
The Washington Nationals (48-49) visit the Athletics (41-55) at Sutter Health Park on July 17, 2026. Washington has gone deep 138 times as a team this season, while the Athletics have connected for 117 home runs, one of the sharper contrasts between these two lineups. Luis Garcia Jr. anchors the Nationals’ attack from first base, hitting .284 with 20 home runs and 68 RBIs, and right fielder James Wood has matched him in power with 28 home runs and 64 RBIs of his own. Shortstop CJ Abrams adds a different dimension for Washington, batting .275 with 20 home runs, 67 RBIs and 15 stolen bases for an .862 OPS.
The Athletics counter with catcher Shea Langeliers, who has hit 21 home runs and driven in 46 runs from behind the plate. Left fielder Tyler Soderstrom has been the club’s most balanced hitter, batting .241 with 14 home runs, 42 RBIs and an .808 OPS.
Regional Coverage
MLB Washington Nationals, NBC Sports California
League Packages
What Time is the Washington Nationals vs. Athletics Game Today?
The Washington Nationals vs. Athletics game starts at 9:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Washington Nationals vs. Athletics?
You can watch Washington Nationals vs. Athletics on your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Washington Nationals Channel on DIRECTV
Washington Nationals games air on MLB Washington Nationals (Channel 641).
Athletics Channel on DIRECTV
Athletics games air on NBC Sports California (Channel 698).
Players to Watch: Washington Nationals vs. Athletics
Washington Nationals
Luis Garcia Jr. — 1B. Luis Garcia Jr. is hitting .284 with 20 home runs and 68 RBIs as the Nationals’ primary run producer at first base. His .554 slugging percentage points to real thump in his bat, even though his .317 on-base percentage lags well behind his power numbers.
James Wood — RF. James Wood supplies the biggest raw power threat in the Washington lineup, leading the club with 28 home runs and 64 RBIs from right field. He is doing it while hitting .279, pairing pop with a respectable average in a season that has him among the Nationals’ most productive hitters.
CJ Abrams — SS. Shortstop CJ Abrams brings a power-speed combination to the table, batting .275 with 20 home runs, 67 RBIs and 15 stolen bases. His .352 on-base percentage and .510 slugging percentage add up to an .862 OPS, giving Washington a rare 20-homer, 15-steal threat at shortstop.
Athletics
Shea Langeliers — C. Shea Langeliers leads the Athletics’ offense from behind the plate, hitting .257 with 21 home runs and 46 RBIs. Carrying that kind of power as an everyday catcher is a demanding assignment over a full season.
Tyler Soderstrom — LF. Tyler Soderstrom has paired his .241 average with 14 home runs, 42 RBIs and an .808 OPS from left field this season. His .343 on-base percentage and .465 slugging percentage give the Athletics a legitimate power bat in the middle of the lineup.
Jacob Wilson — SS. Shortstop Jacob Wilson is hitting .281 with 4 home runs and 26 RBIs this season. His .314 on-base percentage and .388 slugging percentage round out a .702 OPS, giving the Athletics a contact-oriented bat to balance the power elsewhere in the order.
Nick Kurtz — 1B. Kurtz has emerged as one of the Athletics’ most productive bats, hitting .266 with 20 home runs and 66 RBIs. His .405 on-base percentage gives the lineup a dangerous combination of patience and power in the middle of the order.
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