Framber Valdez’s dominant start dissolved into a frustrating defeat as Detroit’s stagnant bats overshadowed stellar performances from Kevin McGonigle and Ben Malgeri in a bleak home finale.

CJ Abrams hit a tiebreaking two-run homer and added a solo shot to give the Washington Nationals a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.

A comprehensive preview, including betting odds and predictions, for the MLB game between the Washington Nationals and Detroit Tigers.

Detroit Tigers on Wednesday lost 4-2 to Nationals in Game 159. Framber Valdez finished a disappointing season well by retiring the first 11 batters.

Detroit Tigers score: Right-hander River Ryan made his first Tigers appearance and three of his teammates homered in Monday's beating of the Nationals.

Best photos as Detroit Tigers open final homestand vs Washington Nationals at Comerica Park in Detroit on Sept. 21-23, 2026.

The Washington Nationals and Detroit Tigers meet Monday to commence a 3-game series. First pitch from Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan is set for 6:40 p.m. ET.

DETROIT -- The Tigers open their final homestand of the season Monday without rookies Max Clark and Kevin McGonigle in the starting lineup. The Tigers (73-83) face the Washington Nationals (73-83) at 6:40 p.m. at Comerica Park.