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Los Angeles Angels at Washington Nationals – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (September 12, 2026)

September 12, 2026 by Fubo Sports Desk
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Two teams well outside the playoff picture meet with something real to play for — individual performance, organizational pride, and the kind of late-season proving ground that shapes rosters for next year. Washington has won its most recent game, a 6-3 victory over Miami, and carries a 68-81 record into this matchup. The Angels, sitting at 56-91, dropped their last outing and have gone 4-6 over their last ten games. Neither club is chasing October, but the players on the field are chasing something.

For Washington, CJ Abrams has been one of the more quietly impressive offensive performers in the National League, posting 30 home runs, 95 RBI, and 139 hits. James Wood has crossed 101 runs scored. Those are not rebuilding-team numbers — those are legitimate offensive contributors putting up real production.

On the Angels’ side, Zach Neto has been a consistent presence with 25 home runs, 72 RBI, and 91 runs scored. Mike Trout, when healthy, always commands attention, and his 21 home runs and 114 hits this season are a reminder of what he brings even in a lost year. These are players worth watching regardless of the standings.

Los Angeles Angels at Washington Nationals Game Information

Game Date: September 12, 2026
Game Time: 04:05 PM ET
TV Channel: Angels Broadcast Television – ABTV2LV, Washington Nationals, and MLB.TV – Los Angeles Angels
Location: Nationals Park, Washington, DC
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

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Live Updates

7:03 PM ET
Harry Ford hits into a force out to shallow infield. CJ Abrams scores. Fielding error by Zach Neto.
7:00 PM ET
Daylen Lile is intentionally walked.
7:00 PM ET
Brady House flies out to shallow center field to Mike Trout.
6:59 PM ET
CJ Abrams placed on 2nd.
6:59 PM ET
José Fermin (P) replaces Ben Joyce (P).
6:57 PM ET
Christian Moore grounds out to shortstop, Brady House to Andrés Chaparro.
6:55 PM ET
Vaughn Grissom called out on strikes. Wade Meckler steals second.
6:52 PM ET
Wade Meckler hits into a force out to second base. Mike Trout out at second. Zach Neto to third.
6:49 PM ET
Mike Trout walks.
6:48 PM ET
Zach Neto placed on 2nd.
6:48 PM ET
José Tena remains in the game as LF.
6:48 PM ET
Daylen Lile switches from LF to RF.
6:48 PM ET
Dylan Crews switches from RF to CF.
6:46 PM ET
CJ Abrams lines out to deep right field to Josh Lowe.
6:45 PM ET
Dylan Crews flies out to deep center field to Mike Trout.
6:43 PM ET
Andrés Chaparro singles to left center field. José Tena scores.
6:42 PM ET
James Wood called out on strikes. José Tena steals second, advances to third. Throwing error by Moisés Ballesteros.
6:38 PM ET
José Tena walks.
6:36 PM ET
José Tena pinch-hitting for Jacob Young.
6:36 PM ET
Ben Joyce (P) replaces Blake Weiman (P).
6:36 PM ET
Josh Lowe (RF) replaces Kyren Paris (RF), batting 8th.
6:34 PM ET
Zach Neto grounds out to shallow infield, Jack Sinclair to Andrés Chaparro.
6:31 PM ET
Jack Sinclair (P) replaces Will Dion (P).
6:30 PM ET
Moisés Ballesteros out on a sacrifice fly to left field to Daylen Lile. Denzer Guzman scores.
6:27 PM ET
Kyren Paris grounds out to shallow infield, Will Dion to Andrés Chaparro.
6:26 PM ET
Denzer Guzman doubles to left field. Oswald Peraza scores.
6:25 PM ET
Oswald Peraza walks.
6:22 PM ET
Will Dion (P) replaces Brad Lord (P).
6:22 PM ET
Harry Ford (C) replaces Andrew Pinckney (PR), batting 7th.
6:20 PM ET
Jorbit Vivas strikes out swinging.
6:18 PM ET
Andrew Pinckney pinch-running for Keibert Ruiz.
6:17 PM ET
Keibert Ruiz singles to shallow right field.
6:16 PM ET
Daylen Lile flies out to deep right field to Kyren Paris.
6:15 PM ET
Brady House flies out to right field to Kyren Paris.
6:14 PM ET
Moisés Ballesteros remains in the game as C.
6:14 PM ET
Wade Meckler remains in the game as LF.
6:12 PM ET
Christian Moore grounds out to second base, Jorbit Vivas to Andrés Chaparro.
6:09 PM ET
Vaughn Grissom homers to left field. Wade Meckler scores.
6:08 PM ET
Wade Meckler doubles to deep center field. Mike Trout scores.
6:07 PM ET
Wade Meckler pinch-hitting for Jose Siri.
6:07 PM ET
Mike Trout walks.
6:05 PM ET
Zach Neto grounds out to shortstop, CJ Abrams to Andrés Chaparro.
6:04 PM ET
Moisés Ballesteros strikes out swinging.
6:03 PM ET
Moisés Ballesteros pinch-hitting for Tyler Heineman.
6:02 PM ET
Brad Lord (P) replaces Andrew Alvarez (P).
6:02 PM ET
Andrés Chaparro remains in the game as 1B.
6:00 PM ET
CJ Abrams grounds out to first base to Vaughn Grissom.
5:59 PM ET
Dylan Crews flies out to center field to Mike Trout.
5:58 PM ET
Andrés Chaparro pops out to Vaughn Grissom.
5:58 PM ET
Andrés Chaparro pinch-hitting for Abimelec Ortiz.
5:58 PM ET
Blake Weiman (P) replaces Walbert Ureña (P).
5:55 PM ET
Kyren Paris called out on strikes.
5:54 PM ET
Denzer Guzman flies out to deep left field to Daylen Lile.
5:53 PM ET
Oswald Peraza grounds out to shortstop, CJ Abrams to Abimelec Ortiz.
5:50 PM ET
James Wood called out on strikes.
5:47 PM ET
Jacob Young strikes out swinging.
5:44 PM ET
Jorbit Vivas called out on strikes.
5:43 PM ET
Keibert Ruiz singles to shallow infield.
5:40 PM ET
Christian Moore pops out to Abimelec Ortiz.
5:38 PM ET
Vaughn Grissom lines out to center field to Jacob Young. Jose Siri to third.
5:37 PM ET
Jose Siri doubles to left field.
5:37 PM ET
Mike Trout strikes out on a foul tip.
5:33 PM ET
Daylen Lile grounds out to first base, Vaughn Grissom to Walbert Ureña.
5:32 PM ET
Brady House flies out to deep center field to Mike Trout.
5:28 PM ET
CJ Abrams singles to right center field.
5:25 PM ET
Zach Neto flies out to deep right field to Dylan Crews.
5:23 PM ET
Tyler Heineman lines out to right center field to Dylan Crews.
5:22 PM ET
Kyren Paris called out on strikes.
5:19 PM ET
Dylan Crews grounds out to shortstop, Zach Neto to Vaughn Grissom.
5:17 PM ET
Abimelec Ortiz is intentionally walked.
5:16 PM ET
James Wood walks.
5:14 PM ET
Jacob Young grounds out to shallow infield, Walbert Ureña to Vaughn Grissom. Jorbit Vivas to third.
5:11 PM ET
Jorbit Vivas doubles to left field.
5:09 PM ET
Keibert Ruiz pops out to shallow right field to Christian Moore.
5:06 PM ET
Denzer Guzman grounds out to shallow infield, Brady House to Abimelec Ortiz.
5:05 PM ET
Oswald Peraza grounds out to third base, Brady House to Abimelec Ortiz.
5:04 PM ET
Christian Moore lines out to deep center field to Jacob Young.
5:02 PM ET
Daylen Lile strikes out swinging.
5:00 PM ET
Brady House grounds out to second base, Christian Moore to Vaughn Grissom.
4:59 PM ET
CJ Abrams flies out to deep left field to Jose Siri.
4:55 PM ET
Vaughn Grissom strikes out swinging.
4:54 PM ET
Jose Siri reaches on error. Fielding error by Brady House.
4:53 PM ET
Mike Trout grounds out to shallow infield, Jorbit Vivas to Abimelec Ortiz.
4:51 PM ET
Zach Neto called out on strikes.
4:47 PM ET
Dylan Crews grounds out to second base, Christian Moore to Vaughn Grissom.
4:46 PM ET
Abimelec Ortiz singles to deep right center field. James Wood scores. Jacob Young scores.
4:44 PM ET
James Wood singles to shallow infield. Jacob Young to third.
4:40 PM ET
Jacob Young singles to left field, advances to 2nd. Keibert Ruiz scores.
4:40 PM ET
Jacob Young singles to left field. Keibert Ruiz out at home.
4:39 PM ET
Jorbit Vivas strikes out swinging.
4:36 PM ET
Keibert Ruiz doubles to deep right center field.
4:35 PM ET
Daylen Lile grounds out to shallow infield, Denzer Guzman to Vaughn Grissom.
4:32 PM ET
Tyler Heineman hits into a force out to shortstop. Kyren Paris out at second.
4:31 PM ET
Kyren Paris walks. Denzer Guzman to second.
4:28 PM ET
Denzer Guzman walks.
4:25 PM ET
Oswald Peraza strikes out swinging.
4:23 PM ET
Christian Moore walks.
4:20 PM ET
Brady House grounds out to shortstop, Zach Neto to Vaughn Grissom.
4:19 PM ET
CJ Abrams doubles to center field. Abimelec Ortiz scores.
4:18 PM ET
Dylan Crews strikes out swinging.
4:16 PM ET
Abimelec Ortiz doubles to deep right field.
4:15 PM ET
James Wood strikes out swinging.
4:13 PM ET
Vaughn Grissom strikes out swinging.
4:10 PM ET
Jose Siri walks.
4:08 PM ET
Mike Trout strikes out swinging.
4:07 PM ET
Zach Neto pops out to Abimelec Ortiz.

Game Preview

Washington sits 19.5 games back in its division, Los Angeles 18.5 back in its own. Neither team is in a wild card conversation. What this game offers instead is a look at two organizations in different phases of transition — the Nationals with a young core generating genuine offensive numbers, the Angels conducting what amounts to an extended audition for their future roster. Washington has gone 3-7 over its last ten games despite the recent win, while Los Angeles has managed a 4-6 mark in the same span. The standings gap between these clubs is narrow enough that the game carries competitive weight.

Washington Nationals Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 68-81
Home Record: 34-40
Away Record: 34-41
Division Record: 16-12
Streak: 1 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .456

Los Angeles Angels Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 56-91
Home Record: 30-44
Away Record: 26-47
Division Record: 7-20
Streak: 1 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .381

Stat Leaders

Washington Nationals (68-81, #5 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Joey Wiemer, 0.286
RBI Leader: CJ Abrams, 95 RBI
Home Run Leader: CJ Abrams, 30 HR
Runs Leader: James Wood, 101 Runs
Hits Leader: CJ Abrams, 139 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Nasim Nuñez, 46 SB
ERA Leader: Julian Fernández, 2.25 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Cade Cavalli, 194 K
Wins Leader: Foster Griffin, 12 W
Saves Leader: Clayton Beeter, 12 SV

Los Angeles Angels (56-91, #5 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Gustavo Campero, 0.364
RBI Leader: Zach Neto, 72 RBI
Home Run Leader: Zach Neto, 25 HR
Runs Leader: Zach Neto, 91 Runs
Hits Leader: Zach Neto, 137 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Zach Neto, 19 SB
ERA Leader: Ryan Watson, 2.25 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Reid Detmers, 191 K
Wins Leader: Walbert Ureña, 9 W
Saves Leader: Ben Joyce, 4 SV

What to Watch For

Abrams is the player to watch on the Washington side. Thirty home runs and 95 RBI represent a breakout season by any measure, and Nasim Nuñez adds a different dimension with 46 stolen bases — a threat on the bases that forces pitchers and catchers to adjust their entire approach. Daylen Lile has also been steady, contributing 20 home runs, 81 RBI, and 138 hits. Washington’s bullpen has been a vulnerability this season, but Andrew Alvarez carries a 3.60 ERA and 91 strikeouts, and Julian Fernández has posted a 2.25 ERA — two arms that can hold a lead when called upon.

For Los Angeles, Donovan Walton is hitting .319 and Wade Meckler at .294 give the Angels some contact-oriented options at the top of the order. José Soriano has been the Angels’ most reliable starting arm, posting a 3.29 ERA with 127 strikeouts and nine wins — numbers that stand out on a staff that has otherwise struggled. Harry Ford is listed as day-to-day with a hand injury, which could affect Washington’s catching situation and open opportunity for others to step into a larger role.

Washington Nationals Injury Report

Drew Millas – Finger (D60) – The Washington Nationals transferred C Drew Millas to the 60-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.
Orlando Ribalta – Forearm (D15) – The Washington Nationals placed Orlando Ribalta (RP) on the 15-day injured list due to right forearm inflammation.
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.
Harry Ford – Hand (Day-to-Day) – Ford was removed from Friday’s (Sep. 11) game against the Angels due to pain in his left hand/wrist.
Matt Waldron – Chest (D15) – The Washington Nationals placed Matt Waldron (SP) on the 15-day injured list with chest inflammation.
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 (D60) – The Washington Nationals transferred LHP Connelly Early to the 60-day injured list with left elbow inflammation.

Los Angeles Angels Injury Report

Sam Bachman – Forearm (D15) – The Los Angeles Angels placed RHP Sam Bachman on the 15-day injured list with right forearm radial nerve inflammation.
Nolan Schanuel – Side (D10) – The Los Angeles Angels placed INF Nolan Schanuel on the 10-day injured list with a strained right intercostal muscle.
Jack Kochanowicz – Elbow (D60) – The Los Angeles Angels transferred RHP Jack Kochanowicz from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to surgery.
Anthony Rendon – Hip (D60) – The Los Angeles Angels placed INF Anthony Rendon on the 60-day injured list.
George Klassen – Back (D15) – The Los Angeles Angels placed RHP George Klassen on the 15-day injured list with left low back inflammation.
Yoán Moncada – Knee (D60) – The Los Angeles Angels transferred INF Yoán Moncada to the 60-day injured list with right knee inflammation.
Gustavo Campero – Hamstring (D10) – The Los Angeles Angels placed OF Gustavo Campero on the 10-day injured list with right hamstring strain.
Robert Stephenson – Elbow (D60) – The Los Angeles Angels placed RHP Robert Stephenson on the 60-day injured list due to a ligament and flexor repair surgery on his right elbow.

Washington Nationals Upcoming 2026 Schedule

September 12, 2026 vs Los Angeles Angels
September 13, 2026 vs Los Angeles Angels
September 15, 2026 vs Philadelphia Phillies
September 16, 2026 vs Philadelphia Phillies
September 18, 2026 at St. Louis Cardinals
September 19, 2026 at St. Louis Cardinals
September 20, 2026 at St. Louis Cardinals
September 21, 2026 at Detroit Tigers
September 22, 2026 at Detroit Tigers
September 23, 2026 at Detroit Tigers

Los Angeles Angels Upcoming 2026 Schedule

September 12, 2026 at Washington Nationals
September 13, 2026 at Washington Nationals
September 14, 2026 vs Seattle Mariners
September 15, 2026 vs Seattle Mariners
September 16, 2026 vs Seattle Mariners
September 17, 2026 vs Minnesota Twins
September 18, 2026 vs Minnesota Twins
September 19, 2026 vs Minnesota Twins
September 20, 2026 vs Minnesota Twins
September 22, 2026 at Athletics

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