The Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves are set to face off in the first game of their four-game series at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 PM ET.
Team Overview & Recent Form
Washington Nationals (17-24, 5th in NL East)
- Last Five Games: Loss, Loss, Loss, Loss, Loss
- Road Record: 7-12
- Batting Average: .240 (16th in MLB)
- Key Players:
- James Wood – 10 home runs, 24 RBIs, batting .283.
- C.J. Abrams – Seven doubles, two triples, four home runs, eight stolen bases.
- Luis García – Five doubles, three home runs, six stolen bases.
Atlanta Braves (19-21, 3rd in NL East)
- Last Five Games: Loss, Win, Loss, Win, Loss
- Home Record: 10-10
- Batting Average: .255 (10th in MLB)
- Key Players:
- Matt Olson – Seven home runs, 29 walks, batting .221.
- Marcell Ozuna – Five home runs, 34 walks, batting .268.
- Austin Riley – Eight home runs, 25 RBIs, batting .247.
Pitching Matchup
- Nationals: Jake Irvin (RHP, 2-1, 3.94 ERA) – Has been solid, averaging 7.8 strikeouts per nine innings.
- Braves: Grant Holmes (RHP, 2-3, 4.58 ERA) – Looking for his third win of the season, averaging 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings.
Game Analysis & Predictions
- Nationals’ Strategy: Washington needs Irvin to deliver a strong outing while their offense capitalizes on Holmes’ inconsistencies.
- Braves’ Strategy: Atlanta has been dominant at home, and their power-hitting lineup matches up well against right-handed pitching.
Game Odds
Washington Nationals 8.5
Atlanta Braves – 192
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, May 11, 2025
