It’s the Cincinnati Reds versus the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on August 7, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 6:45 PM ET
- Location: Nationals Park, Washington, DC
- TV Channels: MLB Cincinnati Reds, MLB Washington Nationals
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals on August 7, 2026
You can watch the Washington Nationals take on the Cincinnati Reds live on DIRECTV on MLB Cincinnati Reds and MLB Washington Nationals on August 7, 2026 at 6:45 PM ET.
Cincinnati Reds (56-58) at Washington Nationals (56-61) — Game Preview
The Cincinnati Reds (56-58) visit the Washington Nationals (56-61) at Nationals Park on August 7. Washington owns the sharper bats over the full season, hitting .250 as a team with 168 home runs while Cincinnati sits at .230 with 150 long balls, though the Reds carry the better staff ERA at 4.42 against Washington’s 4.78. Elly De La Cruz anchors the Cincinnati infield at shortstop, hitting .276 with a .356 on-base percentage and a .501 slugging mark, while Sal Stewart has driven in 87 runs to go with 25 home runs from the middle of the Reds order. Washington counters with CJ Abrams, who is hitting .287 with 28 home runs and 88 RBIs while playing shortstop for the Nationals. JJ Bleday has chipped in 20 home runs and a .470 slugging percentage from left field for Cincinnati, and Washington’s Daylen Lile has matched him with 14 home runs and 56 RBIs of his own. Both clubs sit well back in the NL playoff picture, with Cincinnati 15.5 games behind and Washington 17 games behind.
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What Time is the Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals Game Today?
The Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals game starts at 6:45 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals?
You can watch Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals on your local regional sports network, MLB Cincinnati Reds, MLB Washington Nationals and MLB Extra Innings®.
Cincinnati Reds Channel on DIRECTV
Cincinnati Reds games air on MLB Cincinnati Reds (Channel 661).
Washington Nationals Channel on DIRECTV
Washington Nationals games air on MLB Washington Nationals (Channel 641).
Players to Watch: Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals
Cincinnati Reds
Elly De La Cruz — SS. Elly De La Cruz brings switch-hitting power and speed to the shortstop spot for Cincinnati, hitting .276 with a .356 on-base percentage. His .501 slugging percentage gives the Reds one of their more dangerous bats up the middle of the diamond.
Sal Stewart — 1B. At first base, Sal Stewart has put together a power-driven season for the Reds, hitting 25 home runs while driving in 87 runs. He’s hitting .257 on the year, production that has made him a regular presence in the middle of Cincinnati’s lineup.
JJ Bleday — LF. Left fielder JJ Bleday rounds out the Cincinnati outfield mix with 20 home runs and a .470 slugging percentage. His .344 on-base percentage adds a patient bat to a Reds lineup built around contributions from several spots in the order.
Washington Nationals
CJ Abrams — SS. Washington’s CJ Abrams has been a driving force in the Nationals lineup from shortstop, hitting .287 with 28 home runs and 88 RBIs. His .551 slugging percentage pairs with a .362 on-base mark, a season that combines power and contact in equal measure.
Daylen Lile — LF. In left field, Daylen Lile has developed into a steady power source for Washington, posting 14 home runs and 56 RBIs. He’s hitting .242 with a .411 slugging percentage on the season.
Keibert Ruiz — C. Catcher Keibert Ruiz gives Washington a steady bat behind the plate, hitting .270 with a .307 on-base percentage. He has added seven home runs and 38 RBIs from a position that rarely offers this level of offensive support.
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