Braves vs Nationals starting pitchers
- Jake Irvin for Washington Nationals
- Max Fried for Atlanta Braves
Braves vs Nationals statistics
| Stat |
Braves |
Nationals |
| Hits |
1179 (17th) |
1167 (19th) |
| Batting Average |
.241 (18th) |
.244 (14th) |
| Runs Batted In |
594 (Tied-17th) |
569 (23rd) |
| Runs |
622 (16th) |
604 (23rd) |
| Home Runs |
186 (Tied-4th) |
120 (29th) |
| Walks |
427 (Tied-18th) |
416 (Tied-24th) |
| Stolen Bases |
62 (29th) |
198 (1st) |
| Strikeouts |
1321 (8th) |
1075 (26th) |
| Pitches |
21353 (14th) |
20261 (27th) |
Washington Nationals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/10/24 |
vs Atlanta Braves |
L |
12-0 |
| 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 |
Atlanta Braves recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/10/24 |
@ Washington Nationals |
W |
12-0 |
| 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 |
Braves vs Nationals predictions
As the Atlanta Braves gear up to face the Washington Nationals, there are a few players on the Braves lineup that we should keep a particularly close eye on. Max Fried, the starting pitcher for Atlanta, has shown consistency this season and is likely to bring his A-game to maintain his respectable ERA of 3.35. His ability to strike out batters with precision could be a game-changer. Also, watch for Marcell Ozuna, who's been swinging a hot bat with a .305 average and an impressive tally of 37 homers. If he connects as he has been, we could see some serious runs on the board from his end.
Turning our attention to the Washington Nationals, their lineup has some notable talent that could pose a challenge for the Braves. CJ Abrams stands out with 19 home runs to his name this season, demonstrating his ability to impact the scoreline significantly when given the chance. Additionally, Keibert Ruiz, with a knack for getting on base and an average that's been climbing, could be crucial in building pressure and setting up scoring opportunities for the Nationals. Their strategy against Fried's pitching will definitely be something to watch.
Predicting the outcome of an MLB game can always be a bit of a gamble, but given the current form and lineup strengths, the Atlanta Braves might just have the upper hand in this matchup. Their stronger overall batting and pitching stats this season suggest they could outperform the Nationals, especially with key players like Fried and Ozuna in good form. However, baseball is a game of surprises, and the Nationals have enough talent to make it a competitive game. Yet, if I had to put my money on it, I'd lean towards a Braves victory in this one.
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
- Whit Merrifield (LF): Day-To-Day
- Travis d'Arnaud (C): paternity
- Tyler Tolve (C): Day-To-Day
- Reynaldo Lopez (SP): Day-To-Day
- Huascar Ynoa (SP): 60-Day-IL
Braves vs Nationals game info
| Venue |
Nationals Park |
| Location |
Washington, District of Columbia |
| First pitch |
Wed 6:45 PM |
| Temperature |
78° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
