When the Washington Nationals (58-70) square off against the Atlanta Braves (68-59) at Truist Park on Friday, August 23 at 7:20 p.m. ET, Jacob Young will be seeking his 30th steal of the season (he’s currently sitting at 29).

The Braves (-278), according to oddsmakers, are moneyline favorites in this contest against the Nationals (+225) The over/under for this contest has been listed at 7.5.

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Braves vs. Nationals Game Info

• Date: Friday, August 23, 2024
• Time: 7:20 p.m. ET
• Location: Atlanta, Georgia
• Venue: Truist Park
• TV Channel: MASN
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

• Moneyline Favorite: Braves -278
• Moneyline Underdog: Nationals +225
• Over/Under: 7.5 runs (Over: -105, Under: -115)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

• Chris Sale makes the start for the Braves, his 24th of the season. He is 14-3 with a 2.62 ERA and 187 strikeouts through 140 2/3 innings pitched.
• In his most recent appearance on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels, the lefty threw six innings, allowing two earned runs while surrendering six hits.
• Sale is looking to build upon a second-game quality start streak in this game.
• Sale is aiming for his third straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 6.1 innings per appearance on the hill.
• He has held his opponents without an earned run in four of his 23 outings this season.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

• The Braves average 1.3 home runs per game to rank fourth in MLB action with 166 total home runs.
• Atlanta’s .414 slugging percentage is 12th in baseball.
• The Braves rank 17th in the majors with a .242 batting average.
• Atlanta is the 16th-highest scoring team in MLB action, averaging 4.3 runs per game (545 total).
• The Braves’ .307 on-base percentage is 19th in baseball.
• The Braves’ 9.1 strikeouts per game rank 24th in the majors.
• Atlanta’s 3.68 team ERA ranks second among all MLB pitching staffs.
• The pitching staff for Atlanta has a collective 9.6 K/9 to pace MLB.
• Braves pitchers combine for the No. 6 WHIP in baseball (1.221).

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