Best games on Saturday, August 29

Saturday, August 29, 2026 · final

The Lineup Is ranked 96 games on Saturday, August 29 and found 0 worth watching, led by Marlins at Nationals at 50/100. Here's how that day's slate finished.

  1. #1 · MLBImportance 50/100
    4:05 PM ET·MLB.TV

    Marlins at Nationals

    Marlins68-68
    Nationals65-73

    Sandy Alcantara against Cade Cavalli is the pitching matchup as the Marlins visit the Nationals. The Nationals are 64-73, the Marlins 68-67.

  2. #2 · Ligue 1Importance 47/100
    Final

    Lens at Strasbourg

    Lens1-0-11
    Strasbourg1-0-12

    Strasbourg over Lens, the last goal in the 85th minute from Gessime Yassine. Strasbourg had 52 per cent of the ball. They sit 18th on 0 points.

  3. #3 · BundesligaImportance 47/100
    Final·Fandango

    Paderborn at Mainz

    Paderborn0-1-00
    Mainz0-1-00

    Mainz and Paderborn take a point each, Mainz having had 51 per cent of the ball. Mainz have won 4 straight in this matchup. They sit 12th on 0 points.

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