How to Watch Athletics at Nationals (Aug. 5): Stream MLB Live, TV Channel

The Athletics and Washington Nationals take losing streaks into their interleague series opener on Tuesday night at Nationals Park

The Washington Nationals (44-67) have lost five straight games to fall deeper into the National League East cellar and open a three-game interleague series at Nationals Park in Washington on Tuesday night when they take on the Athletics (49-65). The A’s lost the last two games of their six-game homestand before embarking on a six-game road trip and are 8-8 since the All-Star break. Washington, meanwhile, is 6-9 since returning from the break and are 0-3 on their current six-game homestand.

How to Watch Athletics at Washington Nationals in MLB Today:

Game Date: Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025

Game Time: 6:30 p.m. ET

TV: MLB.TV – Washington Nationals, NBC Sports California

Location: Nationals Park

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The Athletics’ young lineup has some rising stars, including first baseman Nick Kurtz, who shares the team lead with 23 home runs while driving in 61 runs and slashing .304/.380/.650. Veteran Brent Rooker also has 23 homers while young outfielder Tyler Soderstrom has gone deep 19 times and leads the club with 64 RBI.

All-Star James Wood paces the Nationals’ attack with 24 home runs and 71 RBI while leading the NL with 143 strikeouts. Shortstop CJ Abrams has 26 stolen bases and first baseman Nathaniel Lowe has produced 15 homers and 63 RBI despite slashing just .222/.289/.378.

Left-hander MacKenzie Gore (4-11) opens the series for Washington. Gore has a 3.80 ERA and 1.29 WHIP in 22 starts and 123 innings while striking out 148. The Athletics give the ball to right-hander Luis Severino (5-11), who comes in with a 4.83 ERA and 1.35 WHIP in 23 starts and 130.1 innings, leading the American League with 12 hit batsmen.

What Time Is The MLB Game Between The Athletics and Washington?

The Athletics at Washington Nationals game takes place on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great baseball action.

What Channel Is The Athletics at Washington Nationals Game On?

Looking to watch this game? Fans in the Sacramento area can tune into NBC Sports California to see the action while those outside the local markets can catch the game on MLB.TV – Washington Nationals. Make sure you subscribe to Fubo now to watch this matchup, as well as numerous other sports leagues.

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