Washington Nationals @ St. Louis Cardinals

Washington NationalsNationalsWSH

72-82, 35-41 Away

Final

St. Louis CardinalsCardinalsSTL

75-79, 37-42 Home

Nationals
9
Cardinals
1

Game 1

19/9

Nationals
8
Cardinals
5

Game 2

20/9

Nationals
Cardinals

Game 3

Busch Stadium

1:15 AM, 19 September 2026

St. Louis, Missouri

Attendance: 25,855

Game Time:2:40

Umpires:
Home Plate Umpire - Dan Merzel
First Base Umpire - Dan Bellino
Second Base Umpire - Mark Ripperger
Third Base Umpire - Shane Livensparger

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Atlanta	91	64	.587	-	W2
Philadelphia	85	70	.548	6	L2
Miami	76	79	.490	15	L2
Washington	73	82	.471	18	W2
New York	71	84	.458	20	W2

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Milwaukee	97	58	.626	-	W2
Chicago	86	69	.555	11	W1
Pittsburgh	78	77	.503	19	W3
St. Louis	75	80	.484	22	L4
Cincinnati	72	83	.465	25	L1

Rangers put pitcher Quantrill on IL due to right lat tightness

The Rangers put versatile right-hander Cal Quantrill on the 15-day injured list Sunday, a day after he exited following only four batters and 12 pitches because of right lat tightness.

Phillies option Orion Kerkering to Triple-A, call up Max Lazar

The Phillies optioned reliever Orion Kerkering to Triple-A Lehigh Valley after he posted an 18.69 ERA in his four appearances this month.

Reds place ace Chase Burns on 15-day IL with groin strain

The Reds have placed right-hander Chase Burns on the 15-day injured list with a right groin strain. A first-time All-Star this season, the 23-year-old went 15-3 with a 2.86 ERA.

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