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Braves bring 5-game road win streak into game against the Nationals
TL;DR
The Atlanta Braves, leading the NL East, aim to extend their five-game road win streak against the Washington Nationals. The game is scheduled for Monday at 6:45 p.m. EDT.
Key points
- Atlanta Braves lead the NL East
- Braves have a five-game road win streak
- Game scheduled for Monday at 6:45 p.m. EDT
- Bryce Elder has a 0.77 ERA
- Jake Irvin has a 6.16 ERA
Atlanta BravesWashington NationalsBryce ElderJake Irvin
Atlanta Braves (15-7, first in the NL East) vs. Washington Nationals (10-12, third in the NL East)
Washington; Monday, 6:45 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Bryce Elder (2-1, 0.77 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 23 strikeouts); Nationals: Jake Irvin (1-2, 6.16 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, 21 strikeouts)
LINE: Braves -169, Nationals +142; over/under is 8 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves will try to keep a five-game road win streak going when they play the Washington Nationals.
Washington is 2-7 at home and 10-12 overall. The Nationals have gone 2-4 in games decided by one run.
Atlanta has a 15-7 record overall and a 7-3 record on the road. The Braves are 1-2 in games decided by one run.
Monday's game is the first time these teams square off this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Daylen Lile has six doubles, a home run and eight RBIs for the Nationals. James Wood is 11 for 38 with three doubles and three home runs over the last 10 games.
Ozzie Albies has three doubles and four home runs for the Braves. Austin Riley is 13 for 42 with three doubles and three home runs over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Nationals: 6-4, .248 batting average, 5.18 ERA, outscored by six runs
Braves: 8-2, .299 batting average, 3.40 ERA, outscored opponents by 29 runs
INJURIES: 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), : 60-Day IL (elbow)
Q&A
What is the current record of the Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals?
The Atlanta Braves have a record of 15-7, while the Washington Nationals are at 10-12.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Braves vs. Nationals game?
Bryce Elder will start for the Braves, and Jake Irvin will pitch for the Nationals.
What is the betting line for the Braves vs. Nationals game?
The Braves are favored at -169, while the Nationals are at +142, with an over/under of 8 runs.
