Atlanta Braves face Washington Nationals at Nationals Park

The Atlanta Braves are scheduled to face the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The Braves enter the matchup with an 82-57 record, while the Nationals hold a 67-74 record.

In their most recent outing, the Nationals defeated the Braves 9-5. The Nationals' performance was highlighted by 12 hits, including a three-RBI game from House. Key contributors for Washington this season include CJ Abrams, with 29 home runs and 94 RBIs, and James Wood, with 30 home runs and 73 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for the Nationals is Jackson Kent.

The Braves' recent loss saw Michael Harris II lead the team with a home run and two RBIs. Projected starting pitchers for the matchup include Grant Holmes for the Braves and Brad Lord or Jackson Kent for the Nationals, depending on the specific lineup projections.