Cardinals play Nationals

The St. Louis Cardinals and Washington Nationals prepared for their game on Friday, September 18, 2026, at Busch Stadium. During pre-game activities, Washington Nationals hitting coach Matt Borgschulte was observed monitoring batting practice. Simultaneously, St. Louis Cardinals player Bryan Torres was seen joking with teammates in the dugout before the start of the contest. These events highlight the final preparations of both teams prior to the commencement of their scheduled professional baseball matchup in St. Louis.