Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves Game Thread

TL;DR

The Washington Nationals face the Atlanta Braves in a four-game series starting tonight at Nationals Park. The Braves lead the division with a strong lineup, while the Nationals aim to improve after a tough series against the Giants.

Key points

Nationals face Braves in a four-game series
Braves lead the division with a 15-7 record
Game starts at 6:45 PM EST at Nationals Park
Nationals lineup changes with Daylen Lile and Jose Tena
Bryce Elder will pitch for the Braves

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WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 19: Joey Wiemer #21 of the Washington Nationals slides in to second base against the San Francisco Giants at Nationals Park on April 19, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) | Getty Images After a couple of lackluster years by their standards, it sure seems like the big bad Braves are back. They are 15-7 and have a 5 game lead in the division already. The Nats will have to battle with this team for four games. It will be a tough test for the exciting but flawed Nats. With a righty on the mound, there will be a couple changes in the lineup. Daylen Lile will be back in there in left field. The red hot Jose Tena will be back in the DH spot, while Luis Garcia Jr. goes to first base. Drew Millas will be behind the plate. Jake Irvin has had success against the Braves over the years, but this lineup has been firing on all cylinders so far. Six of the Braves nine starters have an OPS of at least .799 and two of the players below that are Ronald Acuna Jr. and Austin Riley, who is heating up after a slow start. Old friend has been a revelation for the Braves, hitting over .350 with a number of big moments. and are red hot, while Michael Harris and look re-energized. This lineup is looking scary. has also gotten off to an insane start and will be on the mound tonight.

Q&A

What time does the Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves game start?

The game starts at 6:45 PM EST.

Where can I watch the Nationals vs Braves game?

You can watch the game on Nationals.TV.

How are the Braves performing this season compared to the Nationals?

The Braves are currently 15-7 and lead the division, while the Nationals are looking to improve after a recent loss.