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Braves bring road win streak into game against the Nationals
TL;DR
The Atlanta Braves, leading the NL East, aim to extend their six-game road win streak against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday evening.
Key points
- Braves lead the NL East with a 16-7 record
- Nationals are third in the NL East with a 10-13 record
- Braves are on a six-game road win streak
- Game time is 6:45 p.m. EDT
- Starting pitchers are Reynaldo Lopez and Foster Griffin
Atlanta BravesWashington NationalsReynaldo LopezFoster Griffin
Atlanta Braves (16-7, first in the NL East) vs. Washington Nationals (10-13, third in the NL East)
Washington; Tuesday, 6:45 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Reynaldo Lopez (1-0, 2.18 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 19 strikeouts); Nationals: Foster Griffin (2-0, 3.05 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 19 strikeouts)
LINE: Braves -137, Nationals +116; over/under is 8 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves will try to keep a six-game road win streak going when they face the Washington Nationals.
Washington is 2-8 in home games and 10-13 overall. Nationals hitters are batting a collective .252, the eighth-best team batting average in MLB play.
Atlanta has an 8-3 record on the road and a 16-7 record overall. The Braves have the top team ERA in the NL at 2.72.
The teams play Tuesday for the second time this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: James Wood leads the Nationals with 13 extra base hits (six doubles and seven home runs). Daylen Lile is 13 for 43 with three doubles, two home runs and four RBIs over the last 10 games.
Drake Baldwin has four doubles and five home runs while hitting .313 for the Braves. Michael Harris II is 12 for 30 with three home runs over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Nationals: 5-5, .227 batting average, 5.58 ERA, outscored by 15 runs
Braves: 8-2, .299 batting average, 3.50 ERA, outscored opponents by 28 runs
INJURIES: Nationals: Trevor Williams: 60-Day IL (elbow), Ken Waldichuk: 60-Day IL (forearm), Josiah Gray: 60-Day IL (elbow), Cole Henry: 15-Day IL (shoulder), : 60-Day IL (elbow)
Q&A
What is the current record of the Atlanta Braves?
The Atlanta Braves have a record of 16-7.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Braves vs. Nationals game?
Reynaldo Lopez is starting for the Braves, while Foster Griffin is starting for the Nationals.
What time does the Braves vs. Nationals game start?
The game is scheduled to start at 6:45 p.m. EDT.
