It’s the Washington Nationals versus the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on August 18, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 8:05 PM ET
- Location: Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX
- TV Channels: MLB Washington Nationals, Rangers Sports Network
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Washington Nationals vs. Texas Rangers on August 18, 2026
You can watch the Texas Rangers take on the Washington Nationals live on DIRECTV on MLB Washington Nationals and Rangers Sports Network on August 18, 2026 at 8:05 PM ET.
Washington Nationals (60-66) at Texas Rangers (61-64) — Game Preview
The Washington Nationals (60-66) visit the Texas Rangers (61-64) at Globe Life Field on August 18, 2026. Washington has hit 180 home runs as a team this season while Texas has managed just 139, and that gap carries into the middle of tonight’s lineups. CJ Abrams has been the engine of Washington’s offense this season, hitting .278 with 29 home runs and 91 RBIs from the shortstop position. Joc Pederson counters for the Rangers as the primary power threat at designated hitter, sitting on 22 home runs and 46 RBIs even with a .244 average.
Jake Burger adds punch to the middle of the Texas order too, driving in 73 runs with 21 home runs from first base, while Daylen Lile has chipped in 15 home runs and 65 RBIs for Washington out of left field. The Nationals sit 14.5 games back in the NL East while the Rangers remain within 2 games of the AL West lead, giving tonight’s result a little more weight for the home club.
Regional Coverage
MLB Washington Nationals and Rangers Sports Network
League Packages
What Time is the Washington Nationals vs. Texas Rangers Game Today?
The Washington Nationals vs. Texas Rangers game starts at 8:05 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Washington Nationals vs. Texas Rangers?
You can watch Washington Nationals vs. Texas Rangers on your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Washington Nationals Channel on DIRECTV
The Washington Nationals air locally on MLB Washington Nationals (Channel 641).
Texas Rangers Channel on DIRECTV
The Texas Rangers air locally on Rangers Sports Network (Channel 677).
Players to Watch: Washington Nationals vs. Texas Rangers
Washington Nationals
CJ Abrams — SS. Abrams has been the engine of Washington’s offense this season, hitting .278 with 29 home runs and 91 RBIs from the shortstop position. His .354 on-base percentage pairs with a .529 slugging mark, a power-and-patience combination that is rare for a middle infielder.
Daylen Lile — LF. Lile has held down an everyday role in left field, batting .245 with 15 home runs and 65 RBIs across 124 games this season. He has added 23 doubles and 12 stolen bases, giving the Nationals a hitter capable of doing damage in more than one way.
Jacob Young — CF. Young brings a different look to the Washington lineup out of center field, hitting .251 with 10 home runs, 43 RBIs and 13 stolen bases. His .315 on-base percentage sits ahead of Lile’s .295, making him a table-setting option once he reaches base.
Texas Rangers
Joc Pederson — DH. Pederson supplies the power at designated hitter for Texas, having launched 22 home runs to go with 46 RBIs this season. He is hitting .244, a number that undersells how often he finds the seats when he connects.
Jake Burger — 1B. Burger has been the Rangers’ primary run producer, driving in 73 runs while adding 21 home runs from first base. His .239 average sits just below the team mark of .242, but the power keeps him in the middle of the order every night.
Brandon Nimmo — RF. Nimmo rounds out the Texas outfield picture, hitting .271 with a .337 on-base percentage to go with 13 home runs and 47 RBIs this season. He has racked up 28 doubles as well, giving the Rangers a hitter who gets on base and drives the ball into the gaps.
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