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The Washington Nationals (11-14) play on Thursday in Washington against the Atlanta Braves (17-8). First pitch is at 1:05 p.m. ET.
Braves vs. Nationals: April 23, 2026 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
- Time: 1:05 p.m. ET
- TV: Nationals.TV and BravesVsn
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Venue: Nationals Park
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Braves vs. Nationals Starting Pitchers
| Braves: JR Ritchie (RHP) | Nationals: Cade Cavalli (RHP) | |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | GS | 5 |
| 0-0 | W-L | 0-1 |
| - | ERA | 4.12 |
| 0.0 | IP/Start | 4.0 |
| 0 | WHIP | 1.729 |
| 0 | K/9 | 8.2 |
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Braves vs. Nationals Team Stats
- The Braves rank second in baseball with 36 home runs. They average 1.4 per game.
- The Nationals' 30 home runs rank seventh in Major League Baseball.
- Atlanta has the second-best batting average in the majors (.271).
- Washington's .255 batting average is among the best in baseball, ranking eighth in MLB.
- The Braves have the most productive offense in MLB action scoring 5.7 runs per game (143 total runs).
- The Nationals are among the highest scoring teams in the majors, ranking second with 142 total runs this season.
Hitters To Watch In Braves vs. Nationals
Braves
| Name | GP | BA | OBP | SLG | HR | RBI | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | 24 | .310 | .378 | .530 | 6 | 22 | 31 |
| Matt Olson | 25 | .265 | .348 | .582 | 7 | 22 | 26 |
| Ozzie Albies | 25 | .278 | .330 | .433 | 4 | 11 | 27 |
| Michael Harris II | 23 | .296 | .337 | .543 | 6 | 14 | 24 |
| Austin Riley | 24 | .231 | .320 | .374 | 3 | 16 | 21 |
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Nationals
| Name | GP | BA | OBP | SLG | HR | RBI | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wood | 24 | .242 | .390 | .558 | 8 | 19 | 23 |
| C.J. Abrams | 23 | .296 | .420 | .556 | 6 | 19 | 24 |
| Daylen Lile | 23 | .276 | .330 | .398 | 2 | 10 | 27 |
| Luis Garcia | 24 | .253 | .289 | .367 | 1 | 15 | 20 |
| Jacob Young | 20 | .254 | .293 | .394 | 2 | 12 | 18 |
A Look Ahead...
Upcoming Braves Games
- April 23: at Nationals, 1:05 p.m. ET
- April 24: vs. Phillies, 7:15 p.m. ET
- April 25: vs. Phillies, 7:15 p.m. ET
- April 26: vs. Phillies, 1:35 p.m. ET
- April 28: vs. Tigers, 7:15 p.m. ET
- April 29: vs. Tigers, 7:15 p.m. ET
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Upcoming Nationals Games
- April 23: vs. Braves, 1:05 p.m. ET
- April 24: at White Sox, 7:40 p.m. ET
- April 25: at White Sox, 4:10 p.m. ET
- April 26: at White Sox, 2:10 p.m. ET
- April 28: at Mets, 7:10 p.m. ET
- April 29: at Mets, 7:10 p.m. ET