Washington Nationals face Texas Rangers in MLB matchup

The Washington Nationals are scheduled to face the Texas Rangers in a Major League Baseball matchup on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 8:05 PM ET.

The Texas Rangers hold a 61-64 record and currently sit in second place in the AL West. Cal Quantrill is the projected starting pitcher for the Rangers, who feature Josh Jung and Joc Pederson. The Rangers enter the game as betting favorites with a moneyline of -154.

The Washington Nationals hold a 60-66 record and are in fourth place in the NL East. Jackson Kent is the projected starting pitcher for the Nationals. The team is considered the underdog with a moneyline of +138. Key players for the Nationals include CJ Abrams and James Wood.