MLB·PREVIEW·August 9, 2026 12:20 PM ETNationals carry 2-0 series lead into Reds matchupThe score remains 0-0 before first pitch.WIWire Report Intelligence·Updated 1h·1 min read↗ Share Will we see a Sweep Sunday? The Blue Jays, Nationals, Rangers, Rays and Yankees all look to finish off sweeps 😯 https:/ Via @MLB on X What happened: Cincinnati and Washington are scheduled to play. Why it matters: Washington enters with the series advantage. What to watch: The next update will follow the start of play. Sources@MLB 2026-08-09T16:14:01.555368+00:00 CONVERSATIONLoading comments…MLBPreviewWashington NationalsFollow MLB IntelligenceReal-time signals and analysis@WireReportMLBWR ProPriority intelligence, morning briefings, full archive$9/monthRELATED STORIESNationals set for three-game sweep bidMLBAug 9Dodgers post lineup for scheduled game at ArizonaMLBAug 9Pirates game remains scheduledMLBAug 9← Back to Wire Report
Will we see a Sweep Sunday? The Blue Jays, Nationals, Rangers, Rays and Yankees all look to finish off sweeps 😯 https:/ Via @MLB on X What happened: Cincinnati and Washington are scheduled to play. Why it matters: Washington enters with the series advantage. What to watch: The next update will follow the start of play. Sources@MLB 2026-08-09T16:14:01.555368+00:00