San Diego Padres vs Washington Nationals
Who won: Nationals 9-4
The Washington Nationals beat the San Diego Padres 9-4 on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Nationals Park. The Nationals win the series 2-1. The Nationals outscored the Padres 6-0 in the 7th inning. Drew Millas went 1-for-4 with a home run and 2 RBI for the Nationals. Manny Machado went 2-for-4 with a home run and 2 RBI for the Padres.

Recap · May 30
Nationals score 6 in the 7th, beat the Padres 9-4 despite Tatis' first home run of the season
Luis García Jr.'s two-run single highlighted a six-run seventh inning for the Washington Nationals as they rallied to a 9-4 win over the San Diego Padres on Saturday.
What it means
- Season series: WSH wins series 2-1.
- Padres have dropped 4 of the last 5.
- Padres 16-9 on the road; Nationals 11-17 at home.
Latest headlines

ESPN · 4d ago
Mitchell robs Padres of tying homer as Brewers clinch NLDS

Recap · 4d ago
Brewers eliminate Padres with 3-1 win in Game 4, advance to NLCS rematch with Dodgers

ESPN · 4d ago
Padres closer Miller returns, available to pitch in NLDS Game 4

ESPN · 5d ago
Brewers to start Robert Gasser vs. Padres in Game 4 of NLDS

ESPN · 5d ago
Padres fans' 'All The Small Things' rendition makes Blink-182 front man emotional

ESPN · 5d ago
Padres turn to King to shut down Brewers, force Game 4 of NLDS

Preview · 5d ago
Brewers look to clinch NLDS in Game 4 against Padres

Recap · 5d ago
Padres avoid elimination, beat Brewers 4-3 in NLDS Game 3 with Cronenworth's HR, King's relief
Injuries and inactives
- Day-To-DayAdrian Morejon RPShoulder, Soreness, left
- Day-To-DayGavin Sheets 1BNeck, Soreness
- 15-Day-ILJeremiah Estrada RPShoulder, Pinched Nerve, right
- 60-Day-ILLucas Giolito SPElbow, Inflammation, right
- 10-Day-ILMiguel Andujar DHWrist, Fracture, right
- 60-Day-ILDrew Millas CFinger, Surgery, left
- 60-Day-ILKen Waldichuk RPElbow, Surgery, left
- 60-Day-ILMatt Waldron RPChest, Inflammation
- 15-Day-ILOrlando Ribalta RPForearm, Inflammation, right
- 60-Day-ILPJ Poulin RPForearm, Strain, left
Probable starters
Michael King SP
Probable starter · 12-10, 3.21 ERA, 159 K, 1.18 WHIP
Lineup
- 1Fernando Tatis Jr.2B
- 2Gavin SheetsLF
- 3Miguel AndujarDH
- 4Manny Machado3B
- 5Jackson MerrillCF
- 6Xander BogaertsSS
- 7Ty France1B
- 8Ramon LaureanoRF
- 9Rodolfo DuranC
Foster Griffin SP
Probable starter · 15-6, 3.60 ERA, 158 K, 1.21 WHIP
Lineup
- 1James WoodRF
- 2Luis Garcia Jr.1B
- 3Daylen LileLF
- 4CJ AbramsSS
- 5Jose TenaDH
- 6Jorbit Vivas2B
- 7Dylan CrewsRF
- 8Drew MillasC
- 9Nasim Nunez2B
The series
WSH wins series 2-1
Last meeting: Padres 7, Nationals 5 (May 29)
Last 5
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Game info
- Venue
- Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia · Attendance 30,765
- Officials
- Derek Thomas (Home Plate Umpire), Dan Merzel (First Base Umpire), Dan Bellino (Second Base Umpire), Mark Ripperger (Third Base Umpire)
Injuries, starters, headlines and game info from ESPN. Headlines open on ESPN.
Season seriesWSH wins series 2-1
Tigers22-371
White Sox31-277Final
Twins27-329
Pirates31-2810Final
Blue Jays29-305
Orioles27-326Final
Royals22-366
Rangers27-317Final
Angels23-3614
Rays35-203Final
Red Sox24-339
Guardians34-261Final
Marlins26-331
Mets25-336Final
Brewers34-212
Astros27-339Final
Braves40-195
Reds29-282Final
Cubs32-276
Cardinals30-261Final

