It’s the Washington Nationals versus the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on May 12, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Location: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH
- TV Channels: MLB Washington Nationals / Nationals.TV, MLB Cincinnati Reds / Reds.TV
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Washington Nationals vs. Cincinnati Reds on May 12, 2026
Watch the Cincinnati Reds take on the Washington Nationals live on MLB Washington Nationals channel 641 and MLB Cincinnati Reds channel 661 with DIRECTV on May 12, 2026 at 6:40 PM ET.
Washington Nationals (19-22) at Cincinnati Reds (22-19) — Game Preview
Cincinnati hosts Washington with a chance to keep climbing in the NL Central. Elly De La Cruz is hitting .288 with 10 home runs and looks like the most dangerous hitter on either roster. Brady Singer carries a 5.63 ERA into this start, while Washington counters with Miles Mikolas, who is at 7.44 and still looking for consistency. CJ Abrams has been one of Washington’s top offensive players at .287 with 36 RBIs, an unusually high count for a shortstop in his peer group. Chase Burns brings a 2.11 ERA off the Reds rotation as the kind of arm that can flip a series.
Regional Coverage
MLB Washington Nationals / Nationals.TV, MLB Cincinnati Reds / Reds.TV
League Packages
What Time is the Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals Game Today?
The Washington Nationals vs. Cincinnati Reds game starts at 6:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Washington Nationals vs. Cincinnati Reds?
You can watch Washington Nationals vs. Cincinnati Reds on your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Washington Nationals Channel on DIRECTV
MLB Washington Nationals (Channel 641)
Cincinnati Reds Channel on DIRECTV
MLB Cincinnati Reds (Channel 661)
Washington Nationals vs. Cincinnati Reds — Team Stats
| Washington Nationals | Cincinnati Reds | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 19-22 | 22-19 |
| Top hitter (AVG) | CJ Abrams — .287 | Elly De La Cruz — .288 |
| HR leader | James Wood — 11 | Elly De La Cruz — 10 |
| RBI leader | CJ Abrams — 36 | Sal Stewart — 30 |
| ERA leader | Foster Griffin — 2.12 | Chase Burns — 2.11 |
Players to Watch: Washington Nationals vs. Cincinnati Reds
Washington Nationals
CJ Abrams — SS. .287 average, nine homers, 36 RBIs. Abrams has been one of Washington’s most productive bats and adds speed at the top of the lineup.
James Wood — RF. 11 home runs, 28 RBIs, .244 average. Wood has emerged as the Nationals’ middle-of-the-order power source and the most likely hitter to change the score with one swing.
Cincinnati Reds
Elly De La Cruz — SS. .288 average, 10 home runs, 29 RBIs. De La Cruz remains Cincinnati’s most dynamic player and a major part of the Reds’ offense.
Chase Burns — SP. 2.11 ERA, four wins, 48 strikeouts. Burns is not pitching tonight, but he has been one of Cincinnati’s most effective starters so far.
Injury Report: Washington Nationals vs. Cincinnati Reds
Washington Nationals
Clayton Beeter (RP) — 15-day IL, right forearm soreness
Trevor Williams (SP) — 60-day IL, right elbow surgery
DJ Herz (SP) — 60-day IL, left elbow surgery
Josiah Gray (SP) — 60-day IL, right elbow strain
Ken Waldichuk (RP) — 60-day IL, left elbow sprain
Cole Henry (RP) — 15-day IL, right shoulder strain
Max Kranick (RP) — 15-day IL, right elbow surgery
Cincinnati Reds
Caleb Ferguson (RP) — 15-day IL, right oblique strain
Hunter Greene (SP) — 60-day IL, right elbow surgery
Eugenio Suarez (3B) — 10-day IL, left oblique strain
Brandon Williamson (SP) — 60-day IL, left shoulder soreness
Emilio Pagan (RP) — 15-day IL, left hamstring strain
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