Saturday baseball is back on CBS 8 as the Padres are in the nation's capital to take on the Washington Nationals! The Padres are rested after the All-Star break and ready to continue their run towards the playoffs. Watch the game live on CBS 8 on Saturday, July 19, with coverage starting at 3:30 p.m.

PITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Nick Pivetta (9-2, 2.88 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 122 strikeouts); Nationals: MacKenzie Gore (4-8, 3.02 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 138 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Nationals and San Diego Padres play on Sunday with the three-game series tied 1-1.

The San Diego Padres defeated the Washington Nationals 7-2 on July 18, 2025, at Nationals Park, improving their record to 53-44 and holding second place in the NL West. The Nationals, struggling at 38-59,

The Nats will roll out a familiar lineup as they start the second half. CJ Abrams and James Wood make up a dynamic one-two punch at the top of the order. However, the rest of the lineup has been inconsistent at best. Rookies Brady House and Daylen Lile will be in action to start the second half. Michael Soroka will take the ball for the Nats.

Xander Bogaerts hit a grand slam in the first inning, Elias Díaz also homered and the San Diego Padres routed the Washington Nationals 8-1 on Sunday.

On July 20, 2025, the San Diego Padres dominated the Washington Nationals 8-1 at Nationals Park, securing two of three games in their weekend series. The Padres vs Nationals matchup saw San Diego’s offense explode early,

The Chicago Cubs need to add starting pitching at the 2025 MLB trade deadline, and they're reportedly very keen in Washington National's ace Mackenzie Gore.

BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Nationals aim to break a four-game losing streak when they play the San Diego Padres. Washington is 38-58 overall and 18-28 in home games. The Nationals have gone 31-19 in games when they record at least eight hits.

Parker was primed to be a solid starter for the Washington Nationals in 2025 and has regressed from what he showed in 2024. With a 5.12 ERA, it is unclear what his future holds in Washington. In his last start, he threw one of his worst games of the season, allowing eight hits and seven runs in another Washington loss.

San Diego Padres (22-26, fourth in the NL West) vs. Washington Nationals (20-28, fifth in the NL East) 24/7 Live Fresno County North Valley South Valley Foothills/Sierra Welcome, Mickey

WASHINGTON — The Washington Nationals needed a win Sunday to end their losing streak. To manager Dave Martinez, this walk-off victory had a greater meaning. Alcides Escobar homered in the eighth ...

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