It’s the Washington Nationals versus the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on June 8, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 9:45 PM ET
- Location: Oracle Park, San Francisco, CA
- TV Channels: MLB Network®, NBC Sports Bay Area (NBCSBA), MLB Washington Nationals
- Streaming: San Francisco Giants – MLB.TV, Washington Nationals – MLB.TV
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Washington Nationals vs. San Francisco Giants on June 8, 2026
You can watch the San Francisco Giants take on the Washington Nationals live with DIRECTV on MLB Network® channel 213, NBC Sports Bay Area (NBCSBA) channel 686 and MLB Washington Nationals channel 641, or you can stream on San Francisco Giants – MLB.TV and Washington Nationals – MLB.TV on June 8, 2026 at 9:45 PM ET.
Washington Nationals (33-33) at San Francisco Giants (27-39) — Game Preview
The Washington Nationals arrive at Oracle Park with a 33-33 record, while the San Francisco Giants try to improve on a 27-39 start at home. Washington brings the stronger run-producing profile into the matchup, led by CJ Abrams at shortstop. Abrams is hitting .286 with a .534 slugging mark, 49 RBIs and 14 home runs, giving the Nationals a productive bat near the top of the order.
James Wood adds another power threat for Washington with 17 home runs and 40 RBIs. On the home side, Jung Hoo Lee leads the Giants with a .323 average, giving San Francisco a steady contact bat, while Casey Schmitt provides the power with 15 home runs and 38 RBIs. The Nationals enter at .500, and the Giants will look to build on a recent stretch that included a series win in Chicago.
National TV
MLB Network®
Streaming
San Francisco Giants – MLB.TV, Washington Nationals – MLB.TV
League Packages
What Time is the Washington Nationals vs. San Francisco Giants Game Today?
The Washington Nationals vs. San Francisco Giants game starts at 9:45 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Washington Nationals vs. San Francisco Giants?
You can watch Washington Nationals vs. San Francisco Giants on San Francisco Giants – MLB.TV, Washington Nationals – MLB.TV, MLB Network® and MLB Extra Innings®.
Washington Nationals vs. San Francisco Giants Channel on DIRECTV
San Francisco Giants games air on NBC Sports Bay Area (Channel 696). Washington Nationals games air on MLB Washington Nationals (Channel 641).
Players to Watch: Washington Nationals vs. San Francisco Giants
Washington Nationals
CJ Abrams — SS. Abrams gives Washington a strong offensive presence at shortstop, hitting .286 with a .380 on-base percentage and a .534 slugging mark. He adds 49 RBIs and 14 home runs, giving the Nationals a blend of table-setting and extra-base production.
James Wood — RF. Wood is the primary power source in right field, leading the Nationals with 17 home runs while batting .265. His 40 RBIs give Washington a middle-of-the-order bat capable of turning a single mistake into a run.
San Francisco Giants
Jung Hoo Lee — RF. Lee tops the San Francisco lineup with a .323 average, the highest mark among the regulars in tonight’s matchup. He pairs that with a .357 on-base percentage and a .445 slugging mark, giving the Giants a steady contact bat at the top of the order.
Casey Schmitt — DH. Schmitt supplies the power for San Francisco with 15 home runs while hitting .281. His 38 RBIs make him one of the Giants’ key run-producing bats in the heart of the order.
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