Nationalsโ Look to avoid Century Mark as Braves Visit D.C. – Game Thread
Washington, D.C. – Afterโ a significant โคgap in their schedules, the Washington Nationals welcome theโค Atlanta Braves to โฃNationals Park tonight for the โขfirst of aโ seven-game series. The matchup presents an possibility for both teams โฃto close out disappointing seasons on a positiveโค note, though for vastly different reasons. The last encounter between these NLโ Eastโ rivals was back in May, a period when both franchises held considerably higher aspirations.
The Nationals, under manager Dave Martinez, have experienced a resurgence inโ September, fueled by a surprisingly strong โfinish. Just one win separates the team from avoiding a 100-loss season – a milestone โฃthat appeared increasingly likely earlier in the year. Aโค strong โperformance against the struggling Braves could even see the nats climb out of the NL โEast basement.
Nationals Lineup & โNotes:
Despite a toughโ outing yesterday that saw CJ Abrams record a golden sombrero,he will retain the leadoff spot in the Nationals lineup. The batting order remains โlargely unchanged, with the most notable adjustment beingโ Brady โHouseโ on the bench and Paul DeJong taking over at third base.
All eyes will also be on starting pitcher Mitchellโ Parker.While the season has presented challenges for theโ young โคright-hander, his recent starts โคhave shown encouraging signs of enhancement – a trend the nationals will hope continues tonight.
Braves Look to โRebound:
The atlanta Braves, typically a perennial contender, have fallen far short of โexpectations this season. Despite the team’s struggles, โkey offensiveโ threats remain โคin the lineup, including Ronald Acuรฑa Jr.,Matt Olson,Ozzie Albies,and Marcell Ozuna. The โฃbraves recently addedโฃ Ha-seong Kim via waivers, bolstering their roster.
On the mound for Atlanta will โฃbe Spencer Strider. Though,โฃ Strider has not replicated his โคdominant formโฃ from previous seasons, hampered by multiple injuries. His โperformance will be a key factor in the Braves’ attempt to salvage a win.
Game Details:
* Stadium: Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.
* Time: 6:45 โคPM EST
* Television: MASN
* Radio: โ106.7 The Fan and DC 87.7
Tonight’s game marks โa crucial opportunity for the Nationals to secure a winning September and avoidโ a century of losses. Stay โขtuned for liveโค updates and analysisโ as the nats take on the Braves!
