Braves Eye Sixth Straight Road Win Against Nationals
The Atlanta Braves visit Washington on Monday at 6:45 p.m. EDT. Atlanta sits 15-7 and leads the NL East, while Washington is 10-12 and third in the division.
The teams meet for the first time this season. The Braves are 7-3 on the road. The Nationals are 2-7 at home.
Pitching matchup and odds
| Braves | Nationals |
|---|---|
| Bryce Elder, 2-1, 0.77 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 23 K | Jake Irvin, 1-2, 6.16 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, 21 K |
| Line: Braves -169 • Nationals +142 • Over/Under: 8 runs | |
Context and storylines
The Braves eye sixth straight road win as they travel to Washington. Atlanta has won eight of its last ten games.
Washington has gone 6-4 in its last ten games. The Nationals have been outscored by six runs in that span.
Recent form and splits
Over their last ten games, the Braves are 8-2. They are hitting .299 and carry a 3.40 ERA.
The Nationals are 6-4 in their past ten. They are batting .248 with a 5.18 ERA.
Key players to watch
- Ozzie Albies: three doubles, four homers for Atlanta so far.
- Austin Riley: 13-for-42 with three doubles and three homers in his last ten games.
- Daylen Lile: six doubles, one homer and eight RBIs for Washington.
- James Wood: 11-for-38 with three doubles and three homers over his last ten games.
Close games and bullpen notes
The Nationals are 2-4 in one-run games this season. The Braves are 1-2 in such contests.
Washington has struggled at home. Atlanta has been strong away from Truist Park.
Injury reports
Washington has several players on injured lists. Notable absences include Ken Waldichuk and Trevor Williams.
- Nationals: Ken Waldichuk (60-day IL, forearm), Cole Henry (15-day IL, shoulder).
- Nationals continued: 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).
- Braves continued: Joey Wentz, Danny Young, AJ Smith-Shawver, Hurston Waldrep, Sean Murphy among others on IL.
Filmogaz.com will monitor updates before first pitch. Expect a pitching duel and an eye toward Atlanta maintaining its road momentum.
