It’s the Washington Nationals versus the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on July 1, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 1:35 PM ET
- Location: Fenway Park, Boston, MA
- TV Channels: New England Sports Network (NESN)
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Washington Nationals vs. Boston Red Sox on July 1, 2026
You can watch the Boston Red Sox take on the Washington Nationals live on DIRECTV on New England Sports Network (NESN) on July 1, 2026 at 1:35 PM ET.
Washington Nationals (44-43) at Boston Red Sox (37-47) — Game Preview
The Washington Nationals bring a 44-43 record into Fenway Park to face a Boston Red Sox club that sits at 37-47 and has been searching for answers all summer. Washington has hammered 123 home runs as a team, 35 more than Boston’s 88, while the Red Sox hold a clear edge on the mound with a 3.74 ERA against the Nationals’ 4.66.
CJ Abrams leads Washington with 60 RBI and 18 home runs, making him one of the more dangerous run-producers the Red Sox will face today, while James Wood brings 21 home runs and 52 RBI from right field to give the Nationals another proven power threat. On the Boston side, Willson Contreras is carrying the offense with 18 home runs, 53 RBI and a .374 on-base percentage.
The Nationals are firmly in the thick of the NL Wild Card race, a factor that makes this road trip meaningful — the Red Sox, on the other hand, are 10 games under even at 37-47 and fighting just to stay relevant in the AL East with the trade deadline approaching.
Regional Coverage
New England Sports Network (NESN)
League Packages
What Time is the Washington Nationals vs. Boston Red Sox Game Today?
The Washington Nationals vs. Boston Red Sox game starts at 1:35 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Washington Nationals vs. Boston Red Sox?
You can watch Washington Nationals vs. Boston Red Sox on your local regional sports network, New England Sports Network (NESN) and MLB Extra Innings®.
Washington Nationals vs. Boston Red Sox Channel on DIRECTV
Watch the Washington Nationals on MLB Washington Nationals (Channel 641). Watch the Boston Red Sox on New England Sports Network (NESN) (Channel 628).
Players to Watch: Washington Nationals vs. Boston Red Sox
Washington Nationals
CJ Abrams — SS. Abrams has emerged as Washington’s most productive run-driver this season, posting 60 RBI and 18 home runs from the shortstop position. His .273 batting average gives the Nationals a consistent presence in the middle of the order, and his ability to provide extra-base damage makes him a genuine threat every time he steps in against a struggling Boston pitching staff.
James Wood — RF. Wood is a central piece of Washington’s power attack in right field, having launched 21 home runs with 52 RBI through 87 games. His .263 average reflects a hitter who trades some contact for explosive output, and his 21 home runs top the Nationals ahead of Abrams at 18, giving Washington a pair of proven power threats in the same lineup.
Luis Garcia Jr. — 1B. Garcia Jr. is hitting .280 with a .542 slugging percentage, a combination that signals genuine power behind the contact. His .310 on-base percentage keeps him moving through the lineup, and a slugging mark that high on a .280 hitter suggests he’s making consistent hard contact when he connects.
Boston Red Sox
Willson Contreras — 1B. Contreras has been the Red Sox’s most reliable offensive weapon this season, hitting .280 with 18 home runs and 53 RBI. His .374 on-base percentage reflects a patient approach at the plate, and his .529 slugging percentage confirms he’s doing real damage when he makes contact — a rare bright spot in a Boston lineup that has otherwise struggled to generate runs consistently.
Jarren Duran — LF. Duran has contributed 12 home runs and 39 RBI over 78 games, giving the Red Sox a power threat in left field even as his .196 batting average shows the boom-or-bust nature of his production. His .353 slugging percentage pairs with 12 stolen bases, adding a dimension of speed that the rest of the Boston order largely lacks.
Ceddanne Rafaela — CF. Rafaela is hitting .279 with a .431 slugging percentage and .327 on-base percentage across 80 games, numbers that make him one of the more well-rounded contributors in the Boston lineup. His 7 home runs and 35 RBI are modest totals, but his contact rate and reach on the bases give the Red Sox’s offense a versatile piece in center.
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