Washington Nationals vs. Texas Rangers - Live Score - August 18, 2026

Rangers host Nationals in 3-game series opener

TEAM STATS

WSH 4TH NL EAST

5.3 R 4.2

.250 AVG .245

138 HR 109

103 SB 46

4.76 ERA 4.13

.260 OAV .241

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TEAM LEADERS

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Luis García Jr.

.284

AVG

.298

RBI

2.77

ERA

3.49

110

122

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PREVIOUS GAMES

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7/12	NYY	L5-3
7/11	NYY	L4-2
7/10	NYY	L5-3
7/8	HOU	W8-2
7/7	HOU	L6-3

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7/12	HOU	W6-5
7/11	HOU	L9-3
7/10	HOU	W7-3
7/9	LAA	W7-6
7/8	LAA	L13-1

PLAYER NEWS

James Wood WSH #29 - RF

Wood went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and two walks in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Yankees.

Richard Lovelady WSH #55 - P

Lovelady (triceps) began a throwing program shortly after landing on the injured list June 29 and had thrown off flat ground out to 60 feet as recently as July 3, MLB.com reports.

Brandon Nimmo TEX #24 - RF

Nimmo went 3-for-5 with two RBI in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Astros.

Cody Freeman TEX #39 - 3B

Freeman underwent surgery June 29 to repair a herniated disc in his neck, MLB.com reports.

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