Washington Nationals vs Boston Red Sox Game Thread

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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JUNE 28: Luis García Jr. #2 of the Washington Nationals celebrates with James Wood #29 after hitting a two-run home run in the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 28, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images

After getting back on track in Baltimore, the Nats continue their road trip against another AL East foe. They head up to Boston to face a Red Sox team who just completed a 4 game sweep over the Yankees. However, for most of this season, the Red Sox have been inconsistent at best.

With a lefty on the mound, Blake Butera elected to make a few changes. However, he decided to keep his hottest hitter Luis Garcia Jr. in the lineup. Garcia usually sits against lefties, but he is too hot for that right now. Andres Chaparro will be in there as the DH. Daylen Lile will get a day off, meaning James Wood is in left, Jacob Young is in center and Dylan Crews is in right. Miles Mikolas will be on the mound with no opener in front of him.

thinking about ben affleck and matt damon WHICH COULD MEAN NOTHING

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— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) June 29, 2026

This Red Sox lineup has underperformed for most of the season, but they have been better in June. Newcomer Willson Contreras has been their best hitter. Caleb Durbin has also been hot in June. The Nats very briefly rostered Tsung-Che Cheng, before DFA’ing him two days later. Now he is with the Red Sox, and starting at shortstop. Big money signing Ranger Suarez will be on the mound.

Monday with Mr. Rager! pic.twitter.com/CGkHaCqG9k

— Red Sox (@RedSox) June 29, 2026

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Game Info:

Stadium: Fenway Park

Time: 7:10 PM EST

TV: Nationals.TV

Radio: 106.7 The Fan

This should be a fun week with Paul Toboni returning to Boston. There are plenty of storylines to chew on in this series. However, the Nats need to take care of business here. Follow along in the comments down below and let’s go Nats!

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