Nationals start second half of season against Athletics in Oakland
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
The Washington Nationals face the Oakland Athletics for a three-game series starting Friday at 9:40 PM EST. This series kicks off the second half of the MLB season after the All-Star break. The Nationals aim for a playoff push following a rough series against the New York Yankees, while the Athletics try to break a nine-game losing streak. Game one will feature Cade Cavalli for the Nationals and Gage Jump for the Athletics.
- •Nationals have lost their last series to the Yankees before the break.
- •Athletics have lost nine consecutive games since July 3rd.
- •Cade Cavalli and Gage Jump are starting pitchers for game one.
- •Game two is set for Saturday with Zack Littell and JT Ginn on the mound.
- •Foster Griffin, an All-Star selectee, starts in game three for the Nationals.
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Nationals begin their second-half run on the road against the Athletics
"The quest for a playoff berth continues for the Washington Nationals as the All-Star break concludes
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