By Data SkriveJune 19, 2026 11:15 am EDT Updated The Tampa Bay Rays host the Washington Nationals to start a three-game series at Tropicana Field, with first pitch at 7:10 p.m. ET on Friday. Griffin Jax (1-5, 3.68 ERA) will start for the Rays, who are 41-30 this season and second in the AL East. Cade Cavalli (4-4, 3.98 ERA) is expected to start for the Nationals, who are 39-36 and third in the NL East.How to watch Washington Nationals vs. Tampa Bay Rays

Venue: Tropicana Field

Time: 7:10 p.m. ET

Streaming: Fubo (Stream now)

TV: Rays.TV and Nationals.TV