On Tuesday, a clash of NL East rivals is on the docket, with the Washington Nationals (21-27) hosting the Atlanta Braves (24-23) at 6:45 p.m. ET.
The Nationals’ upcoming three-game set with the Braves will wrap up on Thursday. Continue reading for details and insights on the series as it plays out.
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How to Watch Nationals vs. Braves Series on TV or StreamingTuesday at 6:45 p.m. ET (Mitchell Parker vs. TBD): MASN and FDSSO | Watch on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. ET (Trevor Williams vs. AJ Smith-Shawver): MLB Network, MASN and FDSSO | Watch on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)Thursday at 6:45 p.m. ET (MacKenzie Gore vs. Chris Sale): MASN2 and FDSSO | Watch on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)Nationals’ Leading HittersJames Wood has collected 51 hits with 11 doubles, 12 home runs and 27 walks. He has driven in 30 runs with seven stolen bases.C.J. Abrams has nine doubles, two triples, eight home runs, 10 walks and 18 RBIs (44 total hits). He’s also swiped nine bases.Nathaniel Lowe has collected 40 hits with eight doubles, eight home runs and 19 walks. He has driven in 33 runs with one stolen base.Luis Garcia has put up 33 hits with seven doubles, four home runs and 10 walks. He has driven in 17 runs with six stolen bases.Braves’ Leading HittersMarcell Ozuna has recorded 40 hits with six doubles, eight home runs and 40 walks. He has driven in 22 runs.Matt Olson has 41 hits with eight doubles, nine home runs, 30 walks and 25 RBIs.Austin Riley has 56 hits with eight doubles, eight home runs and 12 walks. He has driven in 28 runs with two stolen bases.Ozzie Albies has 42 hits with five doubles, five home runs and 15 walks. He has driven in 17 runs with five stolen bases.Nationals Pitching RankingsThe pitching staff for the Nationals has a collective 8.4 K/9, which ranks 14th in the majors.Washington has the 27th-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (5.29).Pitchers for the Nationals combine for the 25th-ranked WHIP in baseball (1.454).Nationals pitchers combine to surrender the 13th-fewest home runs in baseball (48 total, one per game).Braves Pitching RankingsThe Braves strike out 8.7 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, 12th in MLB.Atlanta pitchers have a combined ERA of 3.75 ERA this year, which ranks 12th in MLB.The Braves have a combined WHIP of 1.236 as a pitching staff, which ranks 12th in MLB.The Braves have allowed the 19th-fewest home runs this season with 54, or 1.1 per game.
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Nationals Injury Report
Andres Chaparro: 10 Day IL (Oblique), Paul DeJong: 10 Day IL (Face), Orlando Ribalta: 15 Day IL (Biceps), Derek Law: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Josiah Gray: 60 Day IL (Elbow), DJ Herz: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Mason Thompson: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Jacob Young: day-to-day (Shoulder), Amed Rosario: day-to-day (Leg)
Braves Injury Report
Ronald Acuna: 10 Day IL (Knee), Joe Jimenez: 60 Day IL (Knee), Ignacio Alvarez: 60 Day IL (Wrist), Reynaldo López: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)