The Atlanta Braves are set to face the Washington Nationals in Washington on Monday at 6:45 p.m. EDT. As the Braves aim to extend their five-game road win streak, they currently hold a record of 15-7, placing them at the top of the NL East. Meanwhile, the Nationals trail with a record of 10-12, ranking third in the same division.
Matchup Overview
Both teams will feature promising pitchers. The Braves will start Bryce Elder, who boasts a 2-1 record with a remarkable 0.77 ERA and 23 strikeouts. Opposing him will be Jake Irvin of the Nationals, with a record of 1-2 and a higher 6.16 ERA alongside 21 strikeouts.
Current Performance
The Braves’ current road record stands at 7-3, contributing to their overall success. Their recent form shows an impressive 8-2 in the last ten games. In contrast, the Nationals have struggled at home, posting a dismal 2-7 record. Their performance over the last ten games shows a 6-4 record with a batting average of .248 and an ERA of 5.18.
Notable Players
- Braves:
- Ozzie Albies: 3 doubles, 4 home runs
- Austin Riley: 13 hits in 42 at-bats, 3 doubles, 3 home runs
- Nationals:
- Daylen Lile: 6 doubles, 1 home run, 8 RBIs
- James Wood: 11 for 38 with 3 doubles and 3 home runs
Injury Update
Injuries have affected both teams:
- Nationals:
- Ken Waldichuk: 60-Day IL (forearm)
- Cole Henry: 15-Day IL (shoulder)
- Trevor Williams: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Josiah Gray: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- DJ Herz: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Braves:
- Raisel Iglesias: day-to-day (shoulder)
- Spencer Strider: 15-Day IL (oblique)
- Joey Wentz: 60-Day IL (knee)
- Danny Young: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- AJ Smith-Shawver: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Ha-Seong Kim: 10-Day IL (finger)
- Sean Murphy: 10-Day IL (hip)
- Hurston Waldrep: 15-Day IL (elbow)
- Spencer Schwellenbach: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Joe Jimenez: 60-Day IL (knee)
Betting Insights
The betting line for the game favors the Braves at -169, while the Nationals are at +142. The total runs over/under is set at 8.
As both teams prepare for their first matchup of the season, all eyes will be on the Braves as they look to continue their successful road streak against the struggling Nationals.
