At Nationals Park on Monday, the Washington Nationals (53-99) meet the Atlanta Braves (95-58), fellow members of the NL East, at 7:05 PM ET.
The Nationals are home underdogs (+230) against the Braves (-275). The scheduled starters are Bryce Elder (1-3) for the Atlanta Braves, and Cory Abbott (0-3) for the Washington Nationals.
The Braves won 8-7 over the Phillies yesterday in their most recent game. Jackson Stephens was named the winning pitcher after throwing two innings without giving up an earned run on one hit, while striking out three, while Dansby Swanson finished 3-for-6 with a home run and three RBI to lead them offensively.
The Nationals beat the Marlins 6-1 yesterday. Joey Meneses went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI, and Anibal Sanchez got the win, pitching five innings without giving up an earned run on two hits, while striking out four.