The Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves continue their four-game series at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 PM ET. The Braves secured a 4-3 victory in the series opener, extending Washington’s losing streak to six games.
Team Overview & Recent Form
Washington Nationals (17-25, 5th in NL East)
- Last Five Games: Loss, Loss, Loss, Loss, Loss
- Road Record: 7-13
- Batting Average: .239 (9th in NL)
- Key Players:
- Nathaniel Lowe – Seven home runs, 29 RBIs, batting .224.
- James Wood – Batting .283 with 10 home runs and 24 RBIs.
- C.J. Abrams – Seven doubles, two triples, four home runs, eight stolen bases.
Atlanta Braves (20-21, 3rd in NL East)
- Last Five Games: Win, Loss, Win, Loss, Win
- Home Record: 13-6
- Batting Average: .237 (21st in MLB)
- Key Players:
- Matt Olson – Seven home runs, 29 walks, batting .224.
- Austin Riley – Eight home runs, 25 RBIs, batting .283.
- Marcell Ozuna – Five home runs, 34 walks, batting .262.
Pitching Matchup
- Nationals: Michael Soroka (RHP, 0-2, 7.20 ERA) – Making his second start since returning from injury, looking to improve after allowing four earned runs in his last outing.
- Braves: Spencer Schwellenbach (RHP, 1-3, 3.61 ERA) – Has been solid, holding opponents to a .148 batting average in the first inning.
Game Analysis & Predictions
- Nationals’ Strategy: Washington needs Soroka to deliver a strong outing while their offense capitalizes on Atlanta’s pitching 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
Atlanta Braves – 230
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, May 12, 2025
