WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 03: Luis García Jr. #2 of the Washington Nationals celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run home run in the seventh inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Nationals Park on July 03, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images

After the Nats offense went wild in game one, they were held in check by the Pirates pitching staff in game two. That sets up a crucial rubber match between two teams sitting in the playoff mix. We will see two hard throwing righties square off this afternoon.

The Nats are making a couple changes to their lineup. Jorbit Vivas will be back in the lineup playing second base over Nasim Nunez. Jacob Young is still out of the lineup, meaning the outfield will consist of Daylen Lile, Dylan Crews and James Wood. Keibert Ruiz will be back behind the dish. Cade Cavalli is on the mound after having his start moved up one turn. He is allowed to pitch with his suspension in appeal.

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Nationals 7/5

J. Wood RF
L. García Jr. 1B
C. Mead 3B
C. Abrams SS
D. Lile LF
D. Crews CF
J. Tena DH
J. Vivas 2B
K. Ruiz C

C. Cavalli SP

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The Pirates are only making one change in personnel. Endy Rodriguez will be back behind the plate replacing Henry Davis. There is some shuffling of positions though. Ryan O’Hearn will be at first, while Tyler Callihan is in left and Bryan Reynolds is at DH. The flame throwing Bubba Chandler will be on the mound.

91/162.

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Game Info:

Stadium: Nationals Park

Time: 1:00 PM EST

TV: Peacock

Radio: 106.7 The Fan

This is a crucial rubber match for the Nats. They have been good at winning series this season, and this will be a chance to grab another. Hopefully Cavalli can build on his career best start in Boston, just without the drama. Follow along in the comments down below and let’s go Nats!

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