Washington Nationals vs Milwaukee Brewers Game Thread

TL;DR

The Washington Nationals host the Milwaukee Brewers at Nationals Park at 6:45 PM EST. The Nats aim to improve their home record against a Brewers team missing key players.

Key points

Nationals Park is the venue for the game.
Nats have a 3-10 home record.
Brewers were swept by the Nats in Milwaukee.
Jacob Misiorowski is starting for the Brewers.
Curtis Mead is batting third for the Nats.

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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 30: CJ Abrams #5 of the Washington Nationals hits a broken bat single in the third inning during the game between the Washington Nationals and the New York Mets at Citi Field on Thursday, April 30, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Phebe Grosser/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images This is not the first time the Nats have come back home with a lot of momentum following a successful road trip. They will look to actually keep the good times rolling at home this time. The Nats are 3-10 at home, a record they are desperate to improve. However, the Brewers will want another crack at the Nats after they were swept by the Nationals in Milwaukee. There is one fairly big surprise in this Nats lineup. Curtis Mead is hitting third despite facing a right handed pitcher. Blake Butera liked the matchup and wanted to ride the hot hand in Mead. He will be at first while Luis Garcia Jr. is at DH. Jorbit Vivas will be at second, while is at third. remains behind the plate. will be on the hill for his second start against the Brewers. The Brewers are turning to their flame throwing ace in the one. The Miz is one of the game’s premier strikeout artists, but he can be erratic at times. With and out of the lineup, the Brewers lineup does not look as fearsome. However, it still features the likes of and .

Q&A

What time does the Washington Nationals vs Milwaukee Brewers game start?

The game starts at 6:45 PM EST.

Who is starting for the Washington Nationals against the Brewers?

Jake Irvin will be on the mound for the Nationals.

Which key players are missing from the Brewers lineup?

Christian Yelich and Jackson Chourio are out of the Brewers lineup.