Nationals Face Guardians in High-Stakes Homestand Opener

The Washington Nationals open a six‑game homestand against the hot Cleveland Guardians on Monday night, aiming to rebound from a recent road skid. Cleveland enters this series riding a three‑game winning streak and boasting one of the American League’s best run differentials. Washington’s pitching staff will lean on ace Patrick Corbin, who has a 3.45 ERA and 42 strikeouts through his first seven starts. Offensively, the Nationals will look to jumpstart their bats—currently ranking 21st in MLB in runs scored—with rebounding performances from Juan Soto and Freddie Freeman. With both teams separated by just 1.5 games in the AL Central, this series could have playoff implications down the stretch "Reuters".