Braves vs Nationals starting pitchers
- MacKenzie Gore for Washington Nationals
- Reynaldo Lopez for Atlanta Braves
Braves vs Nationals statistics
| Stat |
Braves |
Nationals |
| Hits |
1164 (Tied-17th) |
1164 (Tied-17th) |
| Batting Average |
.240 (19th) |
.245 (14th) |
| Runs Batted In |
582 (20th) |
569 (23rd) |
| Runs |
610 (Tied-18th) |
604 (23rd) |
| Home Runs |
182 (Tied-5th) |
120 (29th) |
| Walks |
423 (Tied-19th) |
413 (24th) |
| Stolen Bases |
61 (Tied-29th) |
197 (1st) |
| Strikeouts |
1313 (8th) |
1066 (26th) |
| Pitches |
21186 (14th) |
20118 (27th) |
Washington Nationals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/8/24 |
@ Pittsburgh Pirates |
L |
7-3 |
| 9/7/24 |
@ Pittsburgh Pirates |
W |
8-6 |
| 9/7/24 |
@ Pittsburgh Pirates |
W |
5-3 |
| 9/5/24 |
@ Pittsburgh Pirates |
L |
9-4 |
| 9/4/24 |
@ Miami Marlins |
L |
4-3 F/10 |
Atlanta Braves recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/9/24 |
vs Cincinnati Reds |
L |
1-0 |
| 9/8/24 |
vs Toronto Blue Jays |
W |
4-3 F/11 |
| 9/7/24 |
vs Toronto Blue Jays |
L |
9-5 |
| 9/6/24 |
vs Toronto Blue Jays |
W |
3-1 |
| 9/5/24 |
vs Colorado Rockies |
L |
3-1 |
Braves vs Nationals predictions
As the Atlanta Braves gear up to take on the Washington Nationals, eyes are definitely on key players like Marcell Ozuna and Matt Olson. Ozuna, batting a hefty .304 with 37 homers, is in prime form to add some serious power at the plate. Then there’s Olson, who’s expected to be quite a nuisance for the Nationals’ pitchers, likely driving in runs and securing bases with his keen eye and consistent hitting. These two could very well tip the scales in Atlanta's favor if they perform as anticipated.
Turning our focus to the Washington Nationals, CJ Abrams and Luis Garcia Jr. are likely to be under the spotlight. Abrams, with 19 home runs and a .285 average, seems poised to bring some necessary spark to the Nationals' lineup. On the other hand, Garcia, hitting an admirable .285, needs to find gaps in the Braves' defense and get on base to set the stage for scoring opportunities. Their contribution will be crucial in keeping the Nationals competitive in this matchup.
Considering the momentum and the heavy hitters lined up, the Braves seem to have the edge in this series. Both Ozuna and Olson have been consistently robust at the plate, which might prove too much for the Nationals' pitching staff, despite spirited efforts from Abrams and Garcia. Thus, my nod goes to the Braves clinching this one, riding on the back of strong performances from their leading sluggers.
Washington Nationals injuries
- Joan Adon (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Alex Call (RF): 10-Day-IL
- Cade Cavalli (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Trevor Williams (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Josiah Gray (SP): 60-Day-IL
Atlanta Braves injuries
- Travis d'Arnaud (C): paternity
- Whit Merrifield (LF): Day-To-Day
- Tyler Tolve (C): Day-To-Day
- Huascar Ynoa (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Ozzie Albies (2B): 10-Day-IL
Braves vs Nationals game info
| Venue |
Nationals Park |
| Location |
Washington, District of Columbia |
| First pitch |
Tue 6:45 PM |
| Temperature |
79° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
