Nats at Cardinals tonight — Cavalli vs Leahy, 8:15 first pitch

Series opener in St. Louis

The Washington Nationals visit the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, Sep. 18. First pitch is listed at 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN’s board (still scheduled as of morning desk).

Probables (ESPN)

• Nats: Cade Cavalli — 12-5, 3.12 ERA
• Cardinals: Kyle Leahy

Broadcast windows listed: Nationals.TV, Cardinals.TV, MLB.TV.

Context

Washington is 71-82 after a 3-0 shutout loss to the Phillies on Wednesday (shutout desk). Saturday (7:15) and Sunday (2:15) are also in St. Louis, then Detroit on Monday.

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*Friday morning desk, Sep. 18, 2026. Probables, first pitch, and records from ESPN scoreboard / schedule.*