- Matchup: Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves
- Date: Monday, September 22, 2025
- Venue: Truist Park, Cumberland, GA
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network South
- Betting Odds: Washington (+102) Atlanta (-122)
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Truist Park will host an exciting clash as the Atlanta Braves (70-83) take on the Washington Nationals (62-91) this Monday. The odds place Washington at +102 on the moneyline, while Atlanta stands at -122. The game’s total runs are set at 9. Expect starting pitchers Jake Irvin and Chris Sale to take the mound.
This season, the Nationals hold a slugging percentage of .386, with a total of 1,253 strikeouts and 425 walks. They have generated 621 RBIs alongside 1,244 hits and a batting average of .243. Washington has recorded 249 doubles and launched 143 home runs, accumulating 647 runs with an on-base percentage of .306. Currently, the Nationals are scoring an average of 4.2 runs per game, ranking them 24th in the league.
On the pitching side, the Nationals have a team ERA of 5.33, placing them 29th in the MLB, and their staff has struck out 1,166 batters. They’ve given up 198 home runs and 842 runs (29th overall). The pitching staff has issued 533 walks, with a team FIP of 4.70. Washington has registered 1,401 hits (9.4 per 9 innings) and allowed 796 earned runs, holding a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.19 and a WHIP of 1.44.
This year, the Nationals have relied on 545 relief pitchers. These relievers have inherited 254 runners, with 40.2% scoring. They boast 33 saves from 51 opportunities, translating to a save rate of 64.7%. Out of 121 save situations, they’ve earned 69 holds, ranking 25th in MLB. Nationals relievers have faced players on base 151 times and have made 123 appearances in high-stakes situations.
Defensively, the Nationals have converted 68.1% of batted balls into outs over 12,090 innings, placing them 28th in the league. They’ve recorded 4,030 putouts, 1,318 assists, and 85 errors, achieving a fielding percentage of .984, ranking them 22nd overall, and have completed 125 double plays.
Starting pitcher Irvin (with a career record of 21-34) has a FIP of 4.88 and has faced 2,040 hitters. He’s allowed 474 hits (averaging 9.0 hits per nine innings) and issued 165 walks. With an ERA of 4.95 (having surrendered 262 earned runs), Irvin has a career WHIP of 1.341 across 476 innings, accumulating 368 strikeouts.
The Braves have hit 173 home runs this season, accumulating 655 RBIs. They’ve recorded 232 doubles while drawing 531 walks and scoring 677 runs. Atlanta boasts an on-base percentage of .319, with a batting average of .245. Their slugging percentage is .396, averaging 4.42 runs per game, placing them 16th in MLB. The Braves have struck out 1,298 times (13th in the league) and recorded 1,275 hits.
Atlanta’s pitchers have permitted 702 runs this year, with a team ERA of 4.40 (664 earned runs). They have given up 184 home runs and allowed 4.66 runs per nine innings (20th in MLB). Their WHIP stands at 1.308, and the pitching staff’s FIP is 4.21. The strikeout-to-walk ratio is notable at 8.80 (1,334 strikeouts to 505 walks), placing them 18th in MLB for total hits surrendered (1,270).
In 115 save situations, the Braves have accumulated 65 holds and recorded 20 blown saves. In 50 save opportunities, they achieved 30 saves. Their relievers entered 160 high-pressure situations and 154 appearances with runners on base. Atlanta’s bullpen has a 39.2% inherited score rate out of 209 inherited runners. The Braves rank 21st in MLB with a 60.0% save percentage, having employed 490 relievers this season.
Defensively, the Braves have turned 99 double plays and achieved a fielding percentage of .990 (ranking 2nd in MLB). They have recorded 1,294 assists, 53 errors, and 4,071 putouts throughout the year. Across 12,213 innings, their defensive efficiency stands at 69.8% (19th in professional baseball).
Notably, in his career, Sale has allowed 1,685 base hits and amassed 2,564 strikeouts over 2,073 innings pitched. He has conceded 691 earned runs, maintaining a WHIP of 1.046 and a FIP of 3.0. His strikeout-to-walk ratio is an impressive 5.31, having faced 8,344 opposing hitters. Sale holds a career mark of 143-88 and a 3.00 ERA while allowing 7.3 hits per nine innings.
Who will take the victory in tonight’s MLB matchup—will it be against the spread or on the moneyline?
Selection: Bet on Washington (+102)
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