Minnesota Twins at Washington Nationals Game Summary
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Game Info: Date, Time and Venue
DateMay 5, 2026
Time6:45 PM ET
VenueNationals Park
SeriesRegular Season · Game 1 of 3
Day/Nightnight
Minnesota Twins vs Washington Nationals Probable Pitchers
MINTaj Bradley
Stats8-3 · ERA 3.67 · 112 SO · WHIP 1.22 · 95.2 IP
WSHCade Cavalli
Stats5-4 · ERA 3.88 · 105 SO · WHIP 1.38 · 92.2 IP
TV Channel and Streaming
Nationals.TV
TV · home · Streaming
Twins.TV Presented by Progressive
TV · away · Streaming
The Wolf 102.9 FM
FM · away
WJFK 106.7 The Fan
FM · home · Streaming
Audacy App
AM · away
LosTwins.com
AM · away · Streaming
TIBN
AM · away · Streaming
WCCO 830
AM · away
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More MLB Games on May 5, 2026
Other games loaded for the same date, with TV listings, probable pitchers and game details.
| Date / Time | Matchup | Status | TV / Streaming | Probable Pitchers | Venue | Links |
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Tue, May 5
6:40 PM ET
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3-4
|
Final |
Rays.TV, SN1
|
TOR: Kevin Gausman
4-8 · ERA 4.32 · 108 SO · WHIP 1.22 · 106.1 IP
TB: Drew Rasmussen
7-4 · ERA 2.78 · 96 SO · WHIP 0.90 · 97.0 IP
|
Tropicana Field |
|
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Tue, May 5
6:40 PM ET
|
1-9
|
Final |
NBCSCA, NBCSP
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ATH: Luis Severino
2-6 · ERA 4.16 · 65 SO · WHIP 1.47 · 62.2 IP
PHI: Cristopher Sánchez
10-4 · ERA 2.62 · 137 SO · WHIP 1.16 · 120.1 IP
|
Citizens Bank Park |
|
|
Tue, May 5
6:40 PM ET
|
9-7
|
Final |
Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia, MASN
|
BAL: Chris Bassitt
4-4 · ERA 5.27 · 37 SO · WHIP 1.63 · 56.1 IP
MIA: Sandy Alcantara
10-4 · ERA 4.00 · 92 SO · WHIP 1.25 · 123.2 IP
|
loanDepot park |
|
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Tue, May 5
6:40 PM ET
|
10-3
|
Final |
Detroit SportsNet, NESN
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BOS: Jovani Morán
1-2 · ERA 2.95 · 45 SO · WHIP 1.01 · 36.2 IP
DET: Framber Valdez
4-6 · ERA 4.29 · 78 SO · WHIP 1.38 · 100.2 IP
|
Comerica Park |
|
|
Tue, May 5
6:45 PM ET
|
11-3
|
Final |
Nationals.TV, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive
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MIN: Taj Bradley
8-3 · ERA 3.67 · 112 SO · WHIP 1.22 · 95.2 IP
WSH: Cade Cavalli
5-4 · ERA 3.88 · 105 SO · WHIP 1.38 · 92.2 IP
|
Nationals Park |
|
|
Tue, May 5
7:05 PM ET
|
4-7
|
Final |
Rangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive, YES
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TEX: Jacob deGrom
7-5 · ERA 3.49 · 122 SO · WHIP 1.01 · 100.2 IP
NYY: Elmer Rodríguez
0-2 · ERA 4.76 · 10 SO · WHIP 1.76 · 17.0 IP
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Yankee Stadium |
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Tue, May 5
7:40 PM ET
|
Final |
Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, Royals.TV
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CLE: Gavin Williams
9-4 · ERA 3.89 · 123 SO · WHIP 1.18 · 106.1 IP
KC: Stephen Kolek
4-3 · ERA 4.50 · 34 SO · WHIP 1.24 · 54.0 IP
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Kauffman Stadium |
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Tue, May 5
7:40 PM ET
|
2-3
|
Final |
Marquee Sports Network, Reds.TV
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CIN: Andrew Abbott
5-5 · ERA 3.92 · 81 SO · WHIP 1.41 · 101.0 IP
CHC: Jameson Taillon
2-5 · ERA 5.19 · 59 SO · WHIP 1.30 · 67.2 IP
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Wrigley Field |
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Tue, May 5
8:10 PM ET
|
Final |
TBS, Space City Home Network, Space City Home Network (Sp)
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LAD: Shohei Ohtani
8-2 · ERA 1.79 · 95 SO · WHIP 0.95 · 85.2 IP
HOU: Peter Lambert
7-5 · ERA 3.26 · 74 SO · WHIP 1.15 · 80.0 IP
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Daikin Park |
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Tue, May 5
9:38 PM ET
|
Final |
ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino, Chicago Sports Network
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CWS: Erick Fedde
4-6 · ERA 4.34 · 57 SO · WHIP 1.45 · 85.0 IP
LAA: Sam Aldegheri
3-4 · ERA 5.08 · 22 SO · WHIP 1.43 · 33.2 IP
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Angel Stadium |
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Tue, May 5
9:40 PM ET
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3-2
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Final |
BravesVision, Gray TV, Mariners.TV
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ATL: Bryce Elder
5-6 · ERA 4.01 · 83 SO · WHIP 1.23 · 98.2 IP
SEA: George Kirby
7-8 · ERA 3.76 · 98 SO · WHIP 1.32 · 110.0 IP
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T-Mobile Park |
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Tue, May 5
9:40 PM ET
|
Final |
DBACKS.TV, SportsNet Pittsburgh
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PIT: Bubba Chandler
3-8 · ERA 4.82 · 79 SO · WHIP 1.44 · 89.2 IP
AZ: Eduardo Rodriguez
7-3 · ERA 2.25 · 74 SO · WHIP 1.16 · 108.0 IP
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Chase Field |
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Tue, May 5
9:45 PM ET
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10-5
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Final |
NBCS BA, Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health
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SD: Walker Buehler
5-5 · ERA 5.07 · 80 SO · WHIP 1.39 · 87.0 IP
SF: Logan Webb
5-7 · ERA 3.86 · 80 SO · WHIP 1.16 · 100.1 IP
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Oracle Park |
Minnesota Twins at Washington Nationals FAQ
Common questions for this MLB matchup.
What time is Minnesota Twins at Washington Nationals?
The listed start time is 6:45 PM ET. Times are shown in Eastern Time.
What channel is Minnesota Twins at Washington Nationals on?
The current TV listing is Nationals.TV, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive. Broadcast and streaming availability can vary by market.
Who are the probable pitchers?
The listed probable pitchers are Taj Bradley and Cade Cavalli. Probable starters can change before first pitch.
Where is the game being played?
The listed venue is Nationals Park.