Braves at Nationals game thread: April 22

TL;DR

The Atlanta Braves face the Washington Nationals on April 22, 2026, aiming to continue their series-winning streak. Didier Fuentes will start for the Braves against Zack Littell of the Nationals.

Key points

Braves aim to continue series-winning streak
Didier Fuentes starting for Braves
Zack Littell starting for Nationals
Game on April 22, 2026
Nationals lineup has been performing well

Atlanta BravesWashington NationalsDidier FuentesZack Littell

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 21: Drake Baldwin #30 of the Atlanta Braves bats during the game between the Atlanta Braves and the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 in Washington, District of Columbia. (Photo by Alyssa Piazza/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images Well folks, we’ve got ourselves a series. If the Braves can win tonight, they’ll at least ensure that their streak of not losing series goes on through another midweek and they can go for an impactful series win of a four-game series on the road. If not, then the pressure will be on to salvage a split on Thursday afternoon. Didier Fuentes has been called up and will be making the start for the Braves. Opposite of him will be Zack Littell, who has gotten off to a rocky start to begin his season for the Nationals. Will Fuentes be able to quiet this Nationals lineup that’s been doing some damage lately? Will the Braves continue to make baseball life miserable for Littell? This likely won’t be a boring one, so let’s see what happens.