Game #158 Nats look to even series

The Washington Nationals face the Detroit Tigers in Game 158 of their season at Fifth Third Park in Detroit, Michigan. Washington will use Riley Cornelio as an opener, followed by Jackson Kent as the bulk pitcher. On the same evening, Washington's Triple-A affiliate, the Rochester Red Wings, begin their International League playoff series against Memphis, with Matt Krook starting on the mound.

Washington enters the matchup with 73 wins, surpassing their 66-win total from the 2025 season. The Nationals rank third in MLB with 800 runs scored, averaging 5.10 runs per game, while holding a plus-five run differential across the season.