{"id":668389,"date":"2026-04-07T13:26:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T13:26:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/668389\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T13:26:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T13:26:14","slug":"nationals-lead-cardinals-1-0-in-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/668389\/","title":{"rendered":"Nationals Lead Cardinals 1-0 in Series"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Washington%2C+DC&amp;city=Washington&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Nationals+Lead+Cardinals+1-0+in+Series&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fdc%2Fwashington%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F07%2Fnationals-lead-cardinals-1-0-in-series%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69d4f3a9f2377.jpg\" alt=\"A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game between the Washington Nationals and St. Louis Cardinals, with the players and field broken down into overlapping planes of vibrant red, white, and blue colors.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>The Nationals&#8217; early series lead over the Cardinals sets the stage for an intense, high-stakes matchup between the two playoff contenders.Washington Today<\/p>\n<p>The Washington Nationals have taken a 1-0 lead in their series against the St. Louis Cardinals. The two teams will face off again as the Nationals look to build on their early advantage.<\/p>\n<p>      Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>The Nationals and Cardinals are both contending for a spot in the playoffs, so this series could have major implications for their postseason hopes. A win for the Nationals would give them momentum and put them in a strong position in the standings.<\/p>\n<p>            The details<\/p>\n<p>The Nationals won the opening game of the series against the Cardinals. The two teams will now play again as the Nationals try to extend their lead in the series.<\/p>\n<p>      The series began on April 7, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>        The players<\/p>\n<p>        Washington Nationals<\/p>\n<p>A professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C. that plays in the National League East division of Major League Baseball.<\/p>\n<p>St. Louis Cardinals<\/p>\n<p>A professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri that plays in the National League Central division of Major League Baseball.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Washington%2C+DC&amp;city=Washington&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Nationals+Lead+Cardinals+1-0+in+Series&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fdc%2Fwashington%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F07%2Fnationals-lead-cardinals-1-0-in-series%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n            What\u2019s next<\/p>\n<p>The two teams will play the next game of the series on April 8, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>        The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>This series between the Nationals and Cardinals is an important one as both teams look to improve their playoff positioning. The Nationals&#8217; early lead gives them momentum, but the Cardinals will be looking to even the series in the next matchup.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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