Detroit Tigers 2-4 Washington Nationals: result (Sep 23, 2026)

Washington Nationals beat Detroit Tigers 4-2 on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 in the MLB.

Last 3 meetings: Detroit Tigers won 1, Washington Nationals won 2, 0 drawn.

Competition: MLB
Start time: Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 1:10 PM (ET)
Venue: Comerica Park, Detroit
👥: 21373
Where to watch: ESPN Unlmtd, MLB.TV, Tigers.TV, Nationals.TV (In the United States · ESPN)

By period

Detroit Tigers	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	2
Washington Nationals	0	0	0	0	0	3	1	0	0	4

Live commentary

9th InningMalgeri singled to right, Jung scored, McGonigle to third.
7th InningWood grounded out to first, Nuñez scored.
6th InningMalgeri homered to left center (404 feet).
6th InningMorales homered to right center (422 feet), House scored.
6th InningAbrams singled to right, Chaparro scored, Abrams out stretching at second, House to second.

Commentary: ESPN

Starting lineups

Detroit Tigers

7Kevin McGonigle3B

50Hao-Yu LeeDH

53Ben MalgeriRF

31Riley GreeneLF

13Dillon DinglerC

15Max ClarkCF

20Spencer Torkelson1B

18John PeckSS

39Zach McKinstry2B

Washington Nationals

29James WoodRF

87Andres ChaparroDH

12Brady House3B

5CJ Abrams2B

3Dylan CrewsLF

28Yohandy Morales1B

17Harry FordC

30Jacob YoungCF

26Nasim NunezSS

Head-to-head record

1

Detroit Tigers

0

Draws

2

Washington Nationals

Last meetings

Sep 21, 2026Detroit Tigers9 – 2Washington Nationals

Sep 22, 2026Detroit Tigers1 – 3Washington Nationals

Sep 23, 2026Detroit Tigers2 – 4Washington Nationals

American League

#	Team	W	L	PCT	GB	Form
1	Rays	98	64	.605	-	WWLWW
2	Yankees	93	68	.578	4.5	DWWLL
3	Red Sox	87	75	.537	11	WWLLL
4	Guardians	85	77	.525	13	WWLLL
5	White Sox	84	78	.519	14	WWWWW
6	Astros	81	81	.500	17	LWWLL
7	$Texas Rangers$ Rangers	80	82	.494	18	LWLWL
8	Orioles	79	82	.491	18.5	WWWLD
9	Blue Jays	79	83	.488	19	LLWLW
10	Twins	77	85	.475	21	WWWLW
11	Tigers	76	86	.469	22	LLWWL
12	Mariners	76	86	.469	22	WLLWW
13	Royals	69	93	.426	29	WLLLW
14	Athletics	64	98	.395	34	WLWLL
15	Angels	62	100	.383	36	LWWLL

National League

#	Team	W	L	PCT	GB	Form
1	Brewers	103	59	.636	-	WWWWL
2	Dodgers	100	62	.617	3	WWWLW
3	Braves	94	68	.580	9	LWLWL
4	Padres	91	71	.562	12	WWLLW
5	Cubs	89	73	.549	14	LLWLL
6	Phillies	88	74	.543	15	LWLWL
7	Diamondbacks	86	76	.531	17	WWWLL
8	Pirates	82	80	.506	21	LWLLW
9	Marlins	80	82	.494	23	WLWLW
10	Cardinals	77	85	.475	26	WLLLL
11	Nationals	77	85	.475	26	WWWLW
12	Reds	75	87	.463	28	LWLWL
13	Mets	74	88	.457	29	WLLWL
14	Giants	65	97	.401	38	LLLLL
15	Rockies	58	104	.358	45	LLLWL

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Detroit Tigers vs Washington Nationals