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Washington Nationals at San Diego Padres – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (September 08, 2026)

September 8, 2026 by Fubo Sports Desk
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San Diego is playing its best baseball of the season at exactly the right moment, and Washington is the opponent standing in the way of another step toward October. The Padres have won 14 of their last 18 games and currently sit tied for the final National League wild-card spot — a remarkable run that has turned a middling season into a genuine postseason push. Fernando Tatis Jr. has been central to that surge, scoring 82 runs while collecting 158 hits and 32 stolen bases, bringing relentless pressure every time he reaches base.

Washington enters on a five-game losing streak, but the Nationals are not without weapons. CJ Abrams has put together a legitimate breakout season — 30 home runs and 95 RBI — and Luis García Jr. is hitting .283 with 23 home runs and 76 RBI. Those are numbers that can hurt any pitching staff, regardless of what the standings say.

The Padres are playing with urgency. The Nationals are playing with young talent that has nothing to lose. That combination tends to produce interesting baseball.

Washington Nationals at San Diego Padres Game Information

Game Date: September 08, 2026
Game Time: 09:40 PM ET
TV Channel: San Diego Padres, Washington Nationals, and MLB.TV – Washington Nationals
Location: Petco Park, San Diego, CA
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

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Live Updates

12:06 AM ET
Jacob Young flies out to deep right field to Fernando Tatis.
12:05 AM ET
Jacob Young pinch-hitting for Jorbit Vivas.
12:05 AM ET
Yohandy Morales strikes out swinging.
12:04 AM ET
Daylen Lile grounds out to second base, Sung-Mun Song to Ty France.
12:03 AM ET
Adrian Morejon (P) replaces David Morgan (P).
12:03 AM ET
Jase Bowen (LF) replaces Samad Taylor (PH), batting 7th.
12:03 AM ET
Sung-Mun Song (2B) replaces Austin Hays (PH), batting 2nd.
12:01 AM ET
Samad Taylor grounds out to shallow infield, Erik Tolman to Yohandy Morales.
11:59 PM ET
Samad Taylor pinch-hitting for Dustin Harris.
11:59 PM ET
Luis Campusano singles to right center field. Ty France to third. Manny Machado scores.
11:58 PM ET
Jackson Merrill pops out to shallow center field to Jorbit Vivas.
11:56 PM ET
Ty France singles to right center field. Manny Machado to second.
11:55 PM ET
Manny Machado singles to shallow center field. Fernando Tatis scores. Freddy Fermin scores.
11:51 PM ET
Austin Hays out on a sacrifice fly to deep right field to James Wood. Freddy Fermin to third. Xander Bogaerts scores.
11:48 PM ET
Erik Tolman (P) replaces Jared Simpson (P).
11:48 PM ET
Austin Hays pinch-hitting for Jake Cronenworth.
11:47 PM ET
Fernando Tatis walks.
11:44 PM ET
Freddy Fermin walks. Xander Bogaerts to second.
11:43 PM ET
Freddy Fermin walks. Xander Bogaerts to second.
11:41 PM ET
Xander Bogaerts walks.
11:38 PM ET
Jared Simpson (P) replaces Clayton Beeter (P).
11:38 PM ET
Andrés Chaparro remains in the game as DH.
11:37 PM ET
Brady House grounds out to shallow infield, Jake Cronenworth to Ty France.
11:37 PM ET
David Morgan (P) replaces Yuki Matsui (P).
11:35 PM ET
CJ Abrams grounds out to second base, Jake Cronenworth to Ty France. Dylan Crews to third.
11:32 PM ET
Dylan Crews doubles to center field.
11:31 PM ET
Andrés Chaparro homers to left field.
11:30 PM ET
Andrés Chaparro pinch-hitting for Abimelec Ortiz.
11:29 PM ET
James Wood strikes out swinging.
11:26 PM ET
Yuki Matsui (P) replaces Randy Vásquez (P).
11:25 PM ET
Dustin Harris strikes out swinging.
11:23 PM ET
Luis Campusano pops out to Harry Ford.
11:21 PM ET
Jackson Merrill out on a sacrifice fly to deep right center field to James Wood. Ty France to third. Manny Machado scores.
11:20 PM ET
Ty France singles to left center field. Manny Machado to second.
11:19 PM ET
Manny Machado singles to center field.
11:18 PM ET
Clayton Beeter (P) replaces Yovanny Cruz (P).
11:16 PM ET
Harry Ford pops out to Ty France.
11:15 PM ET
Jorbit Vivas strikes out swinging.
11:13 PM ET
Yohandy Morales strikes out on a foul tip.
11:10 PM ET
Jake Cronenworth called out on strikes.
11:08 PM ET
Fernando Tatis grounds out to shallow infield. Freddy Fermin out at second.
11:07 PM ET
Freddy Fermin walks.
11:04 PM ET
Yovanny Cruz (P) replaces Zak Kent (P).
11:03 PM ET
Daylen Lile flies out to right field to Fernando Tatis.
11:02 PM ET
Brady House doubles to deep right center field. CJ Abrams scores. Abimelec Ortiz scores.
11:00 PM ET
Randy Vásquez (P) replaces Casey Mize (P).
10:59 PM ET
CJ Abrams walks.
10:57 PM ET
Dylan Crews strikes out swinging.
10:55 PM ET
Abimelec Ortiz doubles to right field.
10:54 PM ET
James Wood grounds out to second base, Jake Cronenworth to Ty France.
10:50 PM ET
Xander Bogaerts flies out to left field to Daylen Lile.
10:49 PM ET
Dustin Harris flies out to shallow center field to Dylan Crews.
10:46 PM ET
Luis Campusano singles to left field.
10:45 PM ET
Jackson Merrill grounds out to second base, Jorbit Vivas to Yohandy Morales.
10:40 PM ET
Harry Ford flies out to deep center field to Jackson Merrill.
10:39 PM ET
Jorbit Vivas flies out to deep center field to Jackson Merrill.
10:38 PM ET
Yohandy Morales flies out to deep left center field to Dustin Harris.
10:35 PM ET
Ty France flies out to deep center field to Dylan Crews.
10:34 PM ET
Manny Machado walks.
10:32 PM ET
Jake Cronenworth flies out to center field to Dylan Crews.
10:30 PM ET
Fernando Tatis strikes out swinging.
10:29 PM ET
Zak Kent (P) replaces Riley Cornelio (P).
10:27 PM ET
Daylen Lile strikes out swinging.
10:25 PM ET
Brady House grounds out to shallow infield, Xander Bogaerts to Ty France.
10:23 PM ET
CJ Abrams strikes out swinging.
10:20 PM ET
Freddy Fermin strikes out swinging.
10:17 PM ET
Xander Bogaerts grounds out to shallow infield, Brady House to Yohandy Morales.
10:17 PM ET
Dustin Harris grounds out to second base, Yohandy Morales to Jorbit Vivas to Riley Cornelio.
10:13 PM ET
Dylan Crews grounds out to shallow infield, Xander Bogaerts to Ty France.
10:12 PM ET
Abimelec Ortiz called out on strikes.
10:11 PM ET
James Wood called out on strikes.
10:07 PM ET
Luis Campusano strikes out swinging.
10:05 PM ET
Jackson Merrill called out on strikes.
10:04 PM ET
Ty France flies out to deep center field to Dylan Crews.
10:02 PM ET
Harry Ford grounds out to shortstop, Xander Bogaerts to Ty France.
10:00 PM ET
Jorbit Vivas doubles to right field.
9:59 PM ET
Yohandy Morales homers to left field.
9:57 PM ET
Daylen Lile strikes out swinging.
9:56 PM ET
Brady House grounds out to shortstop, Manny Machado to Ty France.
9:53 PM ET
Manny Machado strikes out swinging.
9:50 PM ET
Jake Cronenworth grounds out to second base, Jorbit Vivas to Yohandy Morales.
9:48 PM ET
Fernando Tatis grounds out to shallow left field, CJ Abrams to Yohandy Morales.
9:45 PM ET
CJ Abrams flies out to center field to Jackson Merrill.
9:43 PM ET
Dylan Crews doubles to deep left field.
9:42 PM ET
Abimelec Ortiz strikes out swinging.
9:41 PM ET
James Wood grounds out to shallow infield, Xander Bogaerts to Ty France.

Game Preview

San Diego sits 11 games back in the division but is locked in a fight for the third NL wild-card spot, currently tied with Arizona while Chicago and Philadelphia hold the top two positions. Every game carries real weight. Washington, 19 games back and on a five-game skid, is not in the postseason picture — but the Nationals went 4-6 over their last ten, and their lineup has enough pop to complicate things for a Padres team that cannot afford to give away games at Petco Park, where they are 44-29.

San Diego Padres Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 76-68
Home Record: 44-29
Away Record: 32-39
Division Record: 14-17
Streak: 2 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .528

Washington Nationals Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 67-79
Home Record: 33-40
Away Record: 34-39
Division Record: 16-12
Streak: 5 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .459

Stat Leaders

San Diego Padres (76-68, #3 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Dustin Harris, 0.360
RBI Leader: Manny Machado, 78 RBI
Home Run Leader: Manny Machado, 26 HR
Runs Leader: Fernando Tatis Jr., 82 Runs
Hits Leader: Fernando Tatis Jr., 158 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Fernando Tatis Jr., 32 SB
ERA Leader: Mason Miller, 1.17 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Michael King, 144 K
Wins Leader: Randy Vásquez, 10 W
Saves Leader: Mason Miller, 34 SV

Washington Nationals (67-79, #4 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Yohandy Morales, 0.417
RBI Leader: CJ Abrams, 95 RBI
Home Run Leader: CJ Abrams, 30 HR
Runs Leader: James Wood, 101 Runs
Hits Leader: Daylen Lile, 139 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Nasim Nuñez, 45 SB
ERA Leader: Erik Tolman, 1.23 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Cade Cavalli, 185 K
Wins Leader: Foster Griffin, 12 W
Saves Leader: Clayton Beeter, 12 SV

What to Watch For

Nick Pivetta returned from an extended injured list stint in his last outing and delivered five shutout innings against Washington, posting a 3.43 ERA across his appearances this season. His ability to stay healthy and effective down the stretch matters enormously for a Padres rotation that has been patched together — Joe Musgrove and Lucas Giolito are both on the 60-day injured list, and the staff has leaned heavily on depth options. Mason Miller anchors the back end with a 1.17 ERA and 34 saves, giving San Diego a reliable closer when leads hold.

For Washington, Cade Cavalli leads the pitching staff with 185 strikeouts, a number that reflects genuine swing-and-miss ability. At the plate, Yohandy Morales is hitting .417 in a small sample that demands attention, while Keibert Ruiz provides steadier production at .283 with 9 home runs and 46 RBI behind the dish.

Manny Machado remains the gravitational center of San Diego’s lineup — 26 home runs and 78 RBI from a player who elevates in meaningful moments. Jackson Merrill adds another dimension with 22 home runs, 72 RBI, and 25 stolen bases, giving the Padres a middle-of-the-order threat who can beat teams multiple ways.

San Diego Padres Injury Report

Jeremiah Estrada – Shoulder (D15) – The San Diego Padres placed RHP Jeremiah Estrada on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder impingement.
Lucas Giolito – Elbow (D60) – The San Diego Padres transferred RHP Lucas Giolito to the 60-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
Luis Rengifo – Knee (D60) – The San Diego Padres transferred OF Luis Rengifo from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a right knee sprain.
Miguel Andujar – Wrist (D10) – The San Diego Padres placed DH Miguel Andujar on the 10-day injured list due to fractured right wrist.
Joe Musgrove – Elbow (D60) – The San Diego Padres transferred RHP Joe Musgrove to the 60-day injured list due to his elbow surgery.
Jason Adam – Shoulder (D60) – The San Diego Padres placed RHP Jason Adam on the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder strain.
Bryan Hoeing – Elbow (D60) – The San Diego Padres transferred RHP Bryan Hoeing from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to a right elbow surgery.
Ramón Laureano – Hip (D60) – The San Diego Padres placed OF Ramón Laureano on the 60-day injured list.
Gavin Sheets – Foot (D10) – The San Diego Padres placed INF Gavin Sheets on the 10-day injured list with left foot sprain.

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.
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.
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.

San Diego Padres Upcoming 2026 Schedule

September 08, 2026 vs Washington Nationals
September 09, 2026 vs Washington Nationals
September 11, 2026 at San Francisco Giants
September 12, 2026 at San Francisco Giants
September 13, 2026 at San Francisco Giants
September 14, 2026 at Colorado Rockies
September 15, 2026 at Colorado Rockies
September 16, 2026 at Colorado Rockies
September 17, 2026 at Colorado Rockies
September 18, 2026 vs Miami Marlins

Washington Nationals Upcoming 2026 Schedule

September 08, 2026 at San Diego Padres
September 09, 2026 at San Diego Padres
September 11, 2026 vs Los Angeles Angels
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

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• September 12, 2026 — San Diego Padres at San Francisco Giants | 04:05 PM ET
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