Washington Nationals vs Milwaukee Brewers Game Thread
Follow along as the Nats look to get back on track to begin their seven game road trip
WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 07: Brady House #12 of the Washington Nationals bats against the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park on April 07, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images It was a rough home stand for the Nats, particularly for the pitching staff.
They went 1-5 on the home stand, and things are not going to get any easier. The Nats are squaring off with the Brewers, who had the most wins in baseball last year. The Brew Crew are also off to a hot start, with an 8-4 record.
With the Brewers deploying a unique pitching strategy, Blake Butera responded accordingly. The Brewers are using a lefty opener, but following with a right handed pitcher. That means Curtis Mead will play first base and hit second.
However, Luis Garcia Jr. will still be in the lineup, but he is hitting 7th to avoid the opener. Joey Wiemer is in the lineup against the team that drafted him, hitting 6th.