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Atlanta Braves Look to Sweep Washington Nationals in Series Finale as Momentum Builds

The Washington Nationals will face off against the Atlanta Braves in the conclusion of their series on Thursday afternoon. The Braves currently lead the series 2-0. Trevor Williams is set to pitch for the Nationals with an ERA of 5.88, while AJ Smith-Shawver will take the mound for the Braves with an ERA of 2.76. Atlanta is favored to win with a betting line of -205. Will the Braves extend their winning streak in this match-up? Stay tuned for the exciting game ahead!

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Nationals +184 | Braves -205
• Spread: Nationals +1.5 (-110) | Braves -1.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 67%.

Washington vs Atlanta Stats

Washington Nationals

On Thursday evening, Trevor Williams will take the mound for the struggling Washington Nationals. Despite having a solid 2024 season, Williams has struggled so far this season, with a 5.88 ERA and a 1.57 WHIP in 41.1 innings pitched. The Nationals have been struggling both offensively and defensively, averaging 4.10 runs per game and posting a 5.42 ERA, placing them 18th in offense and 28th in defense. James Wood has been a standout player for the Nationals, with a .888 OPS in the month of May, while Nathaniel Lowe has been a consistent threat with 29 RBIs. Luis Garcia Jr. is not expected to play as he is on the paternity list. Despite their challenges, the Nationals are aiming to turn around their season with Williams leading the charge on the mound.

Atlanta Braves Analysis

The Atlanta Braves have AJ Smith-Shawver on the mound, who has been consistent with a 2.76 ERA and 1.35 WHIP. The team has recovered from a slow start and has shown improvement in their series against the Reds and Nationals, while struggling against the Pirates. Ozzie Albies and Marcell Ozuna have been key players, while Austin Riley has not performed as expected. The team is averaging 3.95 runs per game and has a solid 3.78 ERA. Atlanta is ranked 12th in power ranking, with a 21-21 record and are 21st in offense and 9th in defense. Washington has recently had success against Atlanta, going 2-1 in their last three matchups.

Washington Nationals Struggle Continues as Atlanta Braves Dominate at Home

The Washington Nationals have struggled in recent games, losing eight of their last 11 matchups, including being swept by the Cardinals prior to this series. On the other hand, the Atlanta Braves have been performing well at home, winning five of their last six home games, with victories in the first two games of this series. The Braves have only lost six home games this season. Nationals pitcher Trevor Williams has had a tough season, allowing 13 runs in his last three appearances totaling 16.2 innings. In contrast, Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver has been in good form, giving up two or fewer runs in four of his last five outings. The Braves have won all of Smith-Shawver's last four starts, with him allowing just one run in two starts this month. Notably, eight of the Nationals' recent ten losses have been by a margin of two or more runs.

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