Nationals drop tight one to Padres as area teams look ahead

Washington fell 4-5 to San Diego on a night of extra-base hits, while D.C. United, Richmond and Virginia turn to their next games this week.

Washington Nationals · Result

Washington Nationals fell to the San Diego Padres 4-5, with Dylan Crews going 2-for-4 with two doubles and Andres Chaparro homering and driving in a run. The Nationals are now 67-80, fifth in the NL East.

DC United · Preview

D.C. United, 5-10-7 and 12th in MLS, host Columbus Crew on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Audi Field.

Richmond Spiders · Preview

Richmond Spiders, 2-0 and third in the Patriot, visit NC State Wolfpack Friday at 7 p.m. at Carter-Finley Stadium.

Virginia Cavaliers · Preview

Virginia Cavaliers, 1-0 and first in the ACC, host Norfolk State Spartans Friday at 7 p.m. at Scott Stadium.

Washington Commanders · Other

ESPN reporters examined what each NFC East team, including the Washington Commanders, needs to see go right in 2026.