The Atlanta Braves (35-26), with Charlie Morton on the mound, visit the Washington Nationals (28-35) who will counter with MacKenzie Gore, at 4:05 PM ET on Saturday.
Keep reading to find out all the details on how to watch Atlanta play Washington live.
When is Braves vs. Nationals and when does it start?
Where to watch Braves vs. Nationals
The Braves and Nationals will hit the diamond at Nationals Park for this matchup on June 8, and if you’d like to catch the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on MASN.
Watch the Braves vs. Nationals live stream on Fubo
Free Live Stream Online: Start your free Fubo trial today!
Braves vs. Nationals Game Preview
Yesterday, the Nationals picked up a 2-1 victory over the Braves, with Jake Irvin (6.0 IP, 0 R, 4 H, 4 K) registering the win for the Nationals. C.J. Abrams finished 1-for-4 with a double to lead the offensive showing. Chris Sale (7.0 IP, 2 R, 5 H, 10 K) was handed the loss for the Braves.
Braves Stats, Odds & Insights
The Braves have been favored on the moneyline 56 total times this season. They’ve gone 34-22 in those games.
Atlanta is 17th in baseball with 63 total home runs.
The Braves’ .403 slugging percentage is ninth-best in MLB.
Atlanta has a 3.56 team ERA that ranks eighth across all MLB pitching staffs.
Braves pitchers combine for the No. 10 WHIP in MLB (1.220).
Nationals Stats, Odds & Insights
The Nationals have won 25, or 43.9%, of the 57 games they’ve played as underdogs this season.
Washington has hit just 50 homers this season, which ranks 28th in the majors.
The Nationals are 29th in MLB with a slugging percentage of only .351 this season.
Washington has the 17th-ranked ERA (4.00) in the majors this season.
Nationals pitchers have a 1.296 WHIP this season, 20th in the majors.
Braves Starter Recent Performance: Charlie Morton
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
vs. Athletics | June 2 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 |
vs. Nationals | May 27 | 5.2 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 2 |
at Cubs | May 21 | 5.0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 4 |
vs. Cubs | May 15 | 3.0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
at Mets | May 10 | 7.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
Nationals Starter Recent Performance: MacKenzie Gore
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
vs. Mets | June 3 | 4.1 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
at Braves | May 29 | 5.1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
vs. Mariners | May 24 | 7.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
at Phillies | May 18 | 6.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
at Red Sox | May 12 | 6.0 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 2 |
Braves Key Players to Watch
Morton gets the start for the Braves, his 12th of the season. He is 3-2 with a 3.88 ERA and 65 strikeouts in 62 2/3 innings pitched.
The right-hander’s most recent appearance was on Sunday against the Oakland Athletics, when he went six scoreless innings while giving up only one hit.
The 40-year-old has put together a 3.88 ERA and 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings in 11 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .235 to opposing hitters.
Marcell Ozuna is batting .316 with 18 home runs and 55 RBI. All three of those stats are tops among Atlanta hitters this season.
Ozzie Albies has collected 56 hits this season and has an OBP of .332. He’s slugging .400 on the year.
Matt Olson has 53 hits this season and a slash line of .235/.319/.425.
Nationals Key Players to Watch
The Nationals will send Gore (4-5) to the mound for his 13th start this season.
The left-hander’s last appearance was on Monday, when he threw 4 1/3 innings against the New York Mets, giving up six earned runs while allowing seven hits.
The 25-year-old has pitched to a 3.57 ERA this season with 10.6 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3 walks per nine across 12 games.
Abrams leads the Nationals with 10 home runs.
Jesse Winker has 10 doubles, six home runs and 29 walks while hitting .261.
Luis Garcia paces the Nationals with a .266 batting average.
Get more MLB picks.
If you are new to sports betting, read our in-depth guide on betting on Baseball and find the best MLB betting sites and promo codes.