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Chicago Cubs at Washington Nationals – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (August 12, 2026)

August 12, 2026 by Fubo Sports Desk
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The Chicago Cubs have been one of baseball’s most compelling teams over the second half of the season, and they carry that momentum into Washington having gone 36-16 since June 10 — a run that has lifted them to a season-best 20 games over .500. Pete Crow-Armstrong embodies that surge: 27 home runs, 72 RBI, 129 hits, and 30 stolen bases from a player who looks increasingly like a cornerstone of this franchise.

Washington is not without its own reasons to watch. The Nationals took four of five games heading into this matchup, including a dominant sweep of Cincinnati in which they outscored the Reds 20-6. Luis García Jr. has been a consistent offensive force all season — .283 average, 23 home runs, 76 RBI — and CJ Abrams has driven in 91 runs with 127 hits. James Wood, who leads the club with 30 home runs and 100 runs scored, is on the injured list with an oblique issue, which puts more pressure on the rest of the lineup to carry the offense.

David Peterson takes the ball for Chicago, while Washington is expected to give a debut opportunity to lefty prospect Jackson Kent, called up from Triple-A. Prospect debuts against a surging opponent make for compelling baseball.

Chicago Cubs at Washington Nationals Game Information

Game Date: August 12, 2026
Game Time: 06:45 PM ET
TV Channel: Marquee Sports Network and Washington Nationals
Location: Nationals Park, Washington, DC
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

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Live Updates

9:34 PM ET
Nico Hoerner called out on strikes.
9:52 PM ET
Jacob Young flies out to right field to Seiya Suzuki.
9:50 PM ET
José Tena homers to center field.
9:49 PM ET
Harry Ford grounds out to shortstop, Pedro Ramirez to Michael Busch.
9:47 PM ET
CJ Abrams strikes out swinging.
9:44 PM ET
Pete Crow-Armstrong grounds out to first base, Abimelec Ortiz to Trevor Williams.
9:43 PM ET
Dansby Swanson strikes out swinging.
9:40 PM ET
Pedro Ramirez doubles to left field. Ian Happ to third.
9:37 PM ET
Ian Happ hits into a force out to shallow right field. Nico Hoerner out at second.
9:35 PM ET
Nico Hoerner singles to shallow center field.
9:34 PM ET
Nico Hoerner called out on strikes.
9:30 PM ET
Brady House grounds out to third base, Pedro Ramirez to Michael Busch.
9:30 PM ET
Abimelec Ortiz grounds out to shallow infield, Javier Assad to Michael Busch.
9:29 PM ET
Dylan Crews flies out to deep right field to Seiya Suzuki.
9:26 PM ET
Michael Busch strikes out swinging.
9:24 PM ET
Carson Kelly grounds out to shortstop, Brady House to Abimelec Ortiz.
9:23 PM ET
Alex Bregman homers to center field. Seiya Suzuki scores.
9:21 PM ET
Seiya Suzuki singles to shallow center field.
9:19 PM ET
Pete Crow-Armstrong lines out to left center field to José Tena.
9:18 PM ET
Dansby Swanson homers to center field.
9:17 PM ET
José Tena remains in the game as LF.
9:15 PM ET
Nasim Nuñez grounds out to second base, Nico Hoerner to Michael Busch.
9:12 PM ET
Daylen Lile flies out to left center field to Pete Crow-Armstrong.
9:11 PM ET
Jacob Young lines out to deep left field to Ian Happ.
9:09 PM ET
José Tena hit by pitch.
9:08 PM ET
José Tena pinch-hitting for Andrew Pinckney.
9:05 PM ET
Pedro Ramirez called out on strikes.
9:02 PM ET
Ian Happ grounds out to shortstop, CJ Abrams to Abimelec Ortiz.
9:01 PM ET
Nico Hoerner grounds out to shallow infield, Nasim Nuñez to Abimelec Ortiz.
8:58 PM ET
Trevor Williams (P) replaces Yovanny Cruz (P).
8:57 PM ET
Abimelec Ortiz remains in the game as 1B.
8:56 PM ET
Harry Ford grounds out to shortstop, Pedro Ramirez to Michael Busch.
8:54 PM ET
CJ Abrams walks.
8:52 PM ET
Brady House called out on strikes.
8:50 PM ET
Abimelec Ortiz homers to right field.
8:49 PM ET
Abimelec Ortiz pinch-hitting for Andrés Chaparro.
8:49 PM ET
Dylan Crews flies out to center field to Pete Crow-Armstrong.
8:48 PM ET
Javier Assad (P) replaces David Peterson (P).
8:48 PM ET
Ian Happ remains in the game as LF.
8:46 PM ET
Michael Busch flies out to center field to Jacob Young.
8:44 PM ET
Carson Kelly walks.
8:42 PM ET
Alex Bregman homers to left field. Seiya Suzuki scores.
8:42 PM ET
Seiya Suzuki singles to center field. Dansby Swanson scores. Pedro Ramirez scores.
8:39 PM ET
Yovanny Cruz (P) replaces Tom Cosgrove (P).
8:37 PM ET
Pete Crow-Armstrong called out on strikes.
8:34 PM ET
Dansby Swanson doubles to deep left center field. Pedro Ramirez to third. Ian Happ scores.
8:32 PM ET
Pedro Ramirez reaches on error. Ian Happ to second. Fielding error by Andrés Chaparro.
8:30 PM ET
Ian Happ singles to left field.
8:28 PM ET
Tom Cosgrove (P) replaces Jake Bird (P).
8:27 PM ET
Ian Happ pinch-hitting for Tyrone Taylor.
8:27 PM ET
Nico Hoerner pops out to shallow right field to Nasim Nuñez.
8:23 PM ET
Nasim Nuñez strikes out swinging.
8:21 PM ET
Daylen Lile singles to shallow center field. Jacob Young to third. Andrew Pinckney scores. Harry Ford scores.
8:19 PM ET
Jacob Young singles to shallow infield. Andrew Pinckney to second. Harry Ford to third.
8:16 PM ET
Andrew Pinckney walks.
8:14 PM ET
Harry Ford doubles to left field. Brady House scores.
8:11 PM ET
CJ Abrams strikes out swinging. Brady House steals second.
8:09 PM ET
Brady House hits into a force out to shortstop. Andrés Chaparro out at second.
8:09 PM ET
Brady House grounds out to shortstop. Andrés Chaparro out at second.
8:08 PM ET
Andrés Chaparro walks.
8:05 PM ET
Michael Busch flies out to center field to Jacob Young.
8:02 PM ET
Carson Kelly called out on strikes.
8:00 PM ET
Alex Bregman homers to center field. Pete Crow-Armstrong scores. Dansby Swanson scores.
7:58 PM ET
Seiya Suzuki lines out to shortstop to CJ Abrams.
7:54 PM ET
Jake Bird (P) replaces Jackson Kent (P).
7:54 PM ET
Pete Crow-Armstrong doubles to right field. Dansby Swanson to third. Pedro Ramirez scores.
7:52 PM ET
Dansby Swanson walks.
7:50 PM ET
Pedro Ramirez singles to shallow left field.
7:48 PM ET
Dylan Crews strikes out on a foul tip.
7:47 PM ET
Dylan Crews strikes out swinging.
7:46 PM ET
Nasim Nuñez singles to center field. Jacob Young to second.
7:45 PM ET
Daylen Lile strikes out swinging.
7:42 PM ET
Jacob Young singles to shallow right field.
7:41 PM ET
Andrew Pinckney grounds out to shallow infield, Nico Hoerner to Michael Busch.
7:39 PM ET
Tyrone Taylor strikes out swinging.
7:36 PM ET
Nico Hoerner grounds out to shortstop. Michael Busch out at second.
7:36 PM ET
Nico Hoerner hits into a force out to shortstop. Michael Busch out at second.
7:35 PM ET
Michael Busch singles to second base.
7:32 PM ET
Harry Ford flies out to deep right field to Seiya Suzuki.
7:29 PM ET
CJ Abrams walks.
7:27 PM ET
Brady House grounds out to shallow infield, Pedro Ramirez to Michael Busch.
7:27 PM ET
Andrés Chaparro called out on strikes.
7:24 PM ET
Carson Kelly grounds out to third base, Brady House to Andrés Chaparro.
7:23 PM ET
Alex Bregman walks.
7:21 PM ET
Seiya Suzuki strikes out swinging.
7:19 PM ET
Pete Crow-Armstrong strikes out on a foul tip.
7:16 PM ET
Dylan Crews pops out to shallow right field to Nico Hoerner.
7:16 PM ET
Nasim Nuñez grounds out to shallow infield. Daylen Lile to second. Jacob Young to third. Andrew Pinckney out at home.
7:15 PM ET
Daylen Lile singles to shallow infield. Jacob Young to second. Andrew Pinckney to third. Harry Ford scores.
7:13 PM ET
Jacob Young hits into a force out to shallow left field. Andrew Pinckney to second. Harry Ford to third. Fielding error by Pedro Ramirez.
7:12 PM ET
Andrew Pinckney singles to center field. Harry Ford to second.
7:11 PM ET
Harry Ford singles to shallow right field.
7:08 PM ET
Dansby Swanson lines out to shortstop to Brady House.
7:07 PM ET
Pedro Ramirez walks.
7:05 PM ET
Tyrone Taylor grounds out to shallow infield, Jackson Kent to Andrés Chaparro.
7:04 PM ET
Nico Hoerner grounds out to second base to Andrés Chaparro.
7:00 PM ET
CJ Abrams strikes out swinging.
6:59 PM ET
Brady House singles to right center field.
6:58 PM ET
Andrés Chaparro pops out to shallow right field to Nico Hoerner.
6:57 PM ET
Dylan Crews grounds out to shortstop, Dansby Swanson to Michael Busch.
6:55 PM ET
Michael Busch strikes out on a foul tip.
6:53 PM ET
Carson Kelly strikes out swinging.
6:51 PM ET
Alex Bregman walks. Seiya Suzuki to second.
6:49 PM ET
Seiya Suzuki walks.
6:47 PM ET
Pete Crow-Armstrong called out on strikes.

Game Preview

The Cubs sit four games back in the division race and hold a commanding position in the NL wild-card picture, going 8-2 over their last ten games. Every win tightens their grip on a postseason berth. Washington, at 59-62 and 13.5 games back, is playing for development and pride — but the Nationals have shown they can compete, and a home environment gives them a platform to test a Cubs rotation that has leaned heavily on its top arms. A win here would be a meaningful statement for a young Washington club still finding its identity.

Washington Nationals Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 59-62
Home Record: 26-35
Away Record: 33-27
Division Record: 15-11
Streak: 1 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .488

Chicago Cubs Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 70-50
Home Record: 35-24
Away Record: 35-26
Division Record: 18-15
Streak: 2 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .583

Stat Leaders

Washington Nationals (59-62, #4 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Abimelec Ortiz, 0.292
RBI Leader: CJ Abrams, 91 RBI
Home Run Leader: James Wood, 30 HR
Runs Leader: James Wood, 100 Runs
Hits Leader: CJ Abrams, 127 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Nasim Nuñez, 40 SB
ERA Leader: Eddy Yean, 1.80 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Cade Cavalli, 141 K
Wins Leader: Foster Griffin, 12 W
Saves Leader: Clayton Beeter, 12 SV

Chicago Cubs (70-50, #2 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Justin Dean, 0.375
RBI Leader: Pete Crow-Armstrong, 72 RBI
Home Run Leader: Pete Crow-Armstrong, 27 HR
Runs Leader: Pete Crow-Armstrong, 85 Runs
Hits Leader: Pete Crow-Armstrong, 129 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Pete Crow-Armstrong, 30 SB
ERA Leader: Ben Brown, 1.85 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Shota Imanaga, 130 K
Wins Leader: Shota Imanaga, 8 W
Saves Leader: Jacob Webb, 8 SV

What to Watch For

David Peterson carries a 4.03 ERA and three wins into this start for Chicago, a solid if unspectacular profile that will be tested by a Nationals lineup capable of putting up runs. Seiya Suzuki (.271, 20 HR, 68 RBI) and Ian Happ (20 HR, 70 runs) give the Cubs middle-of-the-order punch, while Nico Hoerner (.262, 123 hits, 19 stolen bases) provides consistent contact at the top of the lineup.

On the Washington side, Jackson Kent’s promotion from Triple-A is the central figure to watch. Facing a Cubs lineup this deep — and this hot — is a genuine trial by fire for any young pitcher. How Kent handles the Cubs’ patient, productive hitters will say something real about his readiness.

With Wood sidelined, Jacob Young (.245, 10 HR, 43 RBI, 13 stolen bases) and Daylen Lile (.244, 15 HR, 61 RBI) shoulder more of the offensive load. Keibert Ruiz (.279, 7 HR, 39 RBI) has been a steady presence behind the plate and in the lineup. Washington’s bullpen has been a concern — it surrendered 15 combined runs in the ninth inning across a recent four-game stretch — making early run support critical for however long Kent lasts.

Washington Nationals Injury Report

Drew Millas – Finger (D10) – The Washington Nationals placed C Drew Millas on the 10-day injured list with a left index finger fracture.
DJ Herz – Elbow (D60) – The Washington Nationals placed LHP DJ Herz on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.
Mitchell Parker – Elbow (D60) – The Washington Nationals transferred LHP Mitchell Parker to the 60-day injured list from the 15-day injured list with elbow injury.
Richard Lovelady – Triceps (D60) – The Washington Nationals transferred LHP Richard Lovelady to the 60-day injured list with a triceps strain.
Josiah Gray – Elbow (D60) – The Washington Nationals placed RHP Josiah Gray on the 60-day injured list with a right flexor strain.
Ken Waldichuk – Forearm (D60) – The Washington Nationals transferred LHP Ken Waldichuk from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with left forearm tightness.
James Wood – Oblique (D10) – The Washington Nationals placed OF James Wood on the 10-day injured list due to a oblique strain.
PJ Poulin – Flexor (D60) – The Washington Nationals transferred LHP PJ Poulin from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a left flexor strain.
Connelly Early – Elbow (D15) – The Washington Nationals placed LHP Connelly Early on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation.

Chicago Cubs Injury Report

Cade Horton – Forearm (D60) – The Chicago Cubs transferred RHP Cade Horton to the 60-day injured list due right forearm discomfort.
Hunter Harvey – Tricep (D60) – The Chicago Cubs transferred RHP Hunter Harvey to the 60-day injured list with right triceps inflammation.
Riley Martin – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago Cubs transferred LHP Riley Martin from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to left elbow flexor strain.
Daniel Palencia – Elbow (D15) – The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Daniel Palencia on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
Edward Cabrera – Hamstring (D15) – The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Edward Cabrera on the 15-day injured list with a left hamstring strain.
Matt Shaw – Hand (D10) – The Chicago Cubs placed OF Matt Shaw on the 10-day injured list due to a sprained left hand.
Tyler Austin – Knee (D60) – The Chicago Cubs placed INF Tyler Austin on the 60-day injured list due to a right knee injury.
Justin Steele – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago Cubs placed LHP Justin Steele on the 60-day injured list with a left elbow injury.
Phil Maton – Knee (D15) – The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Phil Maton on the 15-day injured list due to right knee tendinitis.
Gavin Hollowell – Shoulder (D15) – The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Gavin Hollowell on the 15-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation.
Porter Hodge – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago Cubs transaferred RHP Porter Hodge to the 60-day injured list with a right elbow strain.
Hoby Milner – Appendicitis (D15) – The Chicago Cubs placed LHP Hoby Milner on the 15-day injured list due to Appendicitis.
Ben Brown – Neck (D60) – The Chicago Cubs transferred RHP Ben Brown from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a neck strain.
Shelby Miller – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Shelby Miller on the 60-day injured list due to a right elbow UCL injury.

Washington Nationals Upcoming 2026 Schedule

August 12, 2026 vs Chicago Cubs
August 13, 2026 vs Chicago Cubs
August 14, 2026 at New York Mets
August 15, 2026 at New York Mets
August 16, 2026 at New York Mets
August 18, 2026 at Texas Rangers
August 19, 2026 at Texas Rangers
August 20, 2026 at Texas Rangers
August 21, 2026 at Miami Marlins
August 22, 2026 at Miami Marlins

Chicago Cubs Upcoming 2026 Schedule

August 12, 2026 at Washington Nationals
August 13, 2026 at Washington Nationals
August 14, 2026 vs St. Louis Cardinals
August 15, 2026 vs St. Louis Cardinals
August 16, 2026 vs St. Louis Cardinals
August 17, 2026 vs Chicago White Sox
August 18, 2026 vs Chicago White Sox
August 19, 2026 vs Chicago White Sox
August 21, 2026 at Seattle Mariners
August 22, 2026 at Seattle Mariners

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