- Matchup: Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves
- Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026
- Venue: Truist Park in Cumberland, GA
- Broadcast: Braves.TV
- Betting Odds: Washington (+132) Atlanta (-160)
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This Sunday, the Atlanta Braves (35-16) will face off against the Washington Nationals (25-26) at Truist Park. With Washington at +132 and Atlanta at -160, the over/under for the game stands at 9. The anticipated starting pitchers are Foster Griffin and Martin Perez.
As a team, the Washington Nationals are averaging 5.5 runs per game, placing them 1st in the MLB. They’ve scored a total of 280 runs with an on-base percentage (OBP) of .325. The Nationals have 103 doubles and 61 home runs, totaling 262 RBIs with 428 hits this season, giving them a batting average of .244. Their slugging percentage stands at .414, with 427 strikeouts and 190 walks.
The Nationals currently hold a team ERA of 5.02, ranking 29th in the league, and they’ve struck out 404 batters. Their pitching rotation has surrendered 76 home runs and 296 total runs, placing them at the bottom of the standings for runs allowed (30th overall). The pitchers have issued 187 walks, bringing their FIP to 4.92 for the season. Washington has allowed 465 hits (averaging 9.1 hits per 9 innings) and has 257 earned runs to their credit. The team’s K/BB ratio is 2.16, with a combined WHIP of 1.41.
This season, Nationals pitchers have faced runners on base 50 times and appeared in 56 high-leverage situations. The bullpen has recorded 25 holds (20th in MLB) and a save success rate of 53.8%, having entered 55 save situations with 14 successful conversions and 12 blown saves. Out of 70 inherited runners, 48.6% have scored. A total of 166 relievers have taken the mound for the Nationals this year.
Defensively, the Nationals have converted 68.8% of balls put into play into outs, ranking them 26th in Major League Baseball. They have made 1,383 putouts, 454 assists, and committed 48 errors for a fielding percentage of .975, positioning them last in the league. The team has successfully turned 36 double plays.
Foster Griffin has pitched for 64 innings, accumulating 59 strikeouts with a career ERA of 4.36 (31 earned runs). He holds a WHIP of 1.219, allowing 55 hits (7.7 per 9 innings) and issuing 23 walks. Griffin’s career win-loss record is 6-2, with a FIP of 4.29 over 275 faced batters.
The Atlanta Braves have hit 72 home runs this season, generating 270 RBIs. They have recorded 86 doubles, drawn 154 walks, and scored a total of 276 runs. The team boasts an OBP of .329 and a batting average of .266, with a slugging percentage of .445. Atlanta scores an average of 5.41 runs per game, ranking 2nd in the league, while also accumulating 464 hits and 402 strikeouts.
As a pitching staff, the Braves hold a WHIP of 1.134 and a FIP of 3.85. They rank 3rd in the league for total hits allowed (341), having given up 172 runs, with a team ERA of 3.09 (156 earned runs). Their strikeout-to-walk ratio stands at 8.90, with 451 strikeouts compared to 174 walks. They have allowed 51 home runs and yield an average of 3.41 runs per 9 innings, putting them at 2nd in the league.
This season, the Atlanta bullpen has inherited runners with a score percentage of 27.9% out of 43 opportunities. They’ve made 48 appearances in high-leverage situations and pitched in 29 situations with runners on base. They have existed in 50 save situations, accumulating 29 holds and 4 blown saves, boasting a 78.9% save rate, ranking 3rd in the league with 155 relievers utilized this season.
Atlanta has turned 35 double plays, with a fielding percentage of .988, placing them 8th in the league. The Braves have recorded 410 assists, committed 21 errors, and accumulated 1,362 putouts this season. With 4,086 innings played, their defensive efficiency is at 74.0%, ranking them 1st in professional baseball.
In his MLB career, Martin Perez has allowed 1,778 hits while striking out 1,191 batters over 1,672 innings pitched. He has permitted 813 earned runs, holding a WHIP of 1.424 and a FIP of 4.3. With a K/BB ratio of 1.98, he has faced 7,233 batters in his career. Perez holds a career record of 93-95 with an ERA of 4.38, allowing an average of 9.6 hits per 9 innings.
Who will triumph in tonight’s MLB showdown, covering the spread or securing the moneyline?
Prediction: Back Atlanta (-160)
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