Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves Game Thread

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ATLANTA, GA - JULY 31: Andres Chaparro (87) of the Washington Nationals slaps five with 3rd base coach Victor Estevez (7) after hitting a home run during the Friday evening MLB game between the Atlanta Braves and the Washington Nationals on July 31, 2026 at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

So far this series has not gone according to plan. The Nats dropped the first two games, going 0 for 17 with RISP. However, they still have a chance to salvage a split if they win these next two games this weekend. That will be easier said than done against a tough Braves team.

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Despite the injury scare last night, first baseman and trade candidate Luis Garcia Jr. is back in the lineup. Nasim Nunez is at second base after a day off. James Wood will be the DH for a second straight night. Jorbit Vivas and Keibert Ruiz also re-enter the lineup. Miles Mikolas will start this contest without an opener in front of him.

With a righty on the mound, the Braves will make a couple tweaks. Dom Smith and Mike Yastrzemski are back in the lineup after sitting yesterday. With Smith in the DH spot, Drake Baldwin will be back behind the plate. Otherwise it is a lot of the same faces we have seen for many years. Reynaldo Lopez came up in the Nats system, but now he is a Brave and will get the start tonight.

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Game Info:

Stadium: Truist Park

Time: 7:15 PM EST

TV: Nationals.TV

Radio: 106.7 The Fan

The Nats have stuck around .500 for most of the season, and will look to get back to that mark tonight. This has not been a great week for the boys, but they have a chance to salvage things somewhat this weekend. There are only two more games before deadline day. Follow along in the comments down below and let’s go Nats!

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