The Atlanta Braves (69-59), led by Marcell Ozuna, host C.J. Abrams and the Washington Nationals (58-71) on Saturday at 7:20 p.m. ET.
If you’re planning on watching this game, keep reading for TV and streaming options for the Atlanta-Washington matchup.
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 Truist Park for this matchup on August 24, and if you’d like to catch the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on BSSE.
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Braves vs. Nationals Game Preview
These squads play again following the Braves’ 3-2 victory over the Nationals yesterday. Raisel Iglesias (2.0 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 K) registered the win for the Braves. Michael Harris II went 1-for-5 with a home run and an RBI to lead the team on offense. Eduardo Salazar (1.2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 K) took the loss on the mound for the Nationals.
Braves Stats, Odds & Insights
The Braves have won 58 of the 104 games they were listed as the moneyline favorite this season (55.8%).
Atlanta ranks fourth in baseball with 167 home runs. They average 1.3 per game.
The Braves are 12th in MLB with a .414 slugging percentage.
Atlanta has a 3.66 team ERA that ranks second among all MLB pitching staffs.
The Braves have the sixth-lowest WHIP in the majors (1.220).
Nationals Stats, Odds & Insights
This season, the Nationals have won 46 out of the 106 games, or 43.4%, in which they’ve been the underdog.
Washington has hit just 106 homers this season, which ranks 29th in the majors.
The Nationals are 24th in MLB with a slugging percentage of .377 this season.
Washington pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.31 ERA this year, which ranks 24th in MLB.
The Nationals have a combined WHIP of 1.339 as a pitching staff, which is fourth-worst in baseball this season.
Braves Starter Recent Performance: Charlie Morton
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
at Angels | Aug. 18 | 5.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
at Giants | Aug. 13 | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
vs. Brewers | Aug. 8 | 2.2 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
vs. Marlins | Aug. 1 | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
at Mets | July 26 | 2.2 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
Nationals Starter Recent Performance: Jake Irvin
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
at Phillies | Aug. 18 | 6.0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
at Orioles | Aug. 13 | 6.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
vs. Giants | Aug. 7 | 5.0 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
vs. Brewers | Aug. 2 | 5.2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
at Cardinals | July 27 | 5.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
Braves Key Players to Watch
Charlie Morton (7-7 with a 4.29 ERA and 127 strikeouts in 126 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Braves, his 24th of the season.
In his last outing on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels, the righty went 5 1/3 innings, allowing one earned run while surrendering two hits.
The 40-year-old has an ERA of 4.29, with 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings, in 23 games this season. Opposing hitters have a .247 batting average against him.
Ozuna leads Atlanta in home runs with 37, runs batted in with 94 and his batting average of .308 is also best on his team.
Jorge Soler has collected 94 hits this season and has an OBP of .336. He’s slugging .432 on the year.
Matt Olson is slashing .225/.308/.414 this season for the Braves.
Nationals Key Players to Watch
The Nationals will send Jake Irvin (9-10) to the mound for his 27th start this season.
The right-hander’s last start was on Sunday, when he tossed six innings while giving up four earned runs on eight hits in a matchup with the Philadelphia Phillies.
The 27-year-old has pitched in 26 games this season with an ERA of 3.81 and 7.6 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .241.
Abrams has collected a team-best 18 home runs.
Luis Garcia has 63 RBI while batting .296. Both pace his team.
Keibert Ruiz is batting .229 with 14 doubles, 12 home runs and 11 walks.
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