Match Preview: Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals
The Atlanta Braves will face the Washington Nationals on 14th June 2022, in what will be the second match of their ongoing series. The Braves were able to win the first game of the series quite comprehensively, and will now look to go 2-0 up in the series. On the other hand, the Nationals who have had a bad season so far, will look to bounce back and level up the series.
- Braves currently have a record of 35-27.
- Nationals currently have a record of 23-40.
Injury Report:
- Braves:
| PLAYER | POSITION | UPDATED | INJURY | INJURY STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Matzek | RP | Sat, Jun 11 | Shoulder | Expected to be out until at least Jun 24 |
| Collin McHugh | RP | Thu, Jun 9 | Illness | Expected to be out until at least Jun 14 |
| Eddie Rosario | RF | Sun, Jun 5 | Eye | Expected to be out until at least Jun 25 |
| Manny Pina | C | Wed, Jun 1 | Wrist | Out for the season |
| Jay Jackson | RP | Wed, Jun 1 | Lat | Expected to be out until at least Jun 18 |
| Luke Jackson | RP | Fri, May 20 | Elbow | Out for the season |
| Kirby Yates | RP | Wed, Mar 30 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least Aug 1 |
| Mike Soroka | SP | Wed, Mar 16 | Achilles | Expected to be out until at least Aug 1 |
- Nationals:
| PLAYER | POSITION | UPDATED | INJURY | INJURY STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Lee | RP | Sun, Jun 12 | Knee | Expected to be out until at least Jun 17 |
| Alcides Escobar | SS | Sun, Jun 12 | Hamstring | Expected to be out until at least Jun 16 |
| Hunter Harvey | RP | Sat, Jun 11 | Forearm | Expected to be out until at least Jun 16 |
| Mason Thompson | RP | Sat, Jun 11 | Biceps | Expected to be out until at least Jun 16 |
| Will Harris | RP | Sat, Jun 11 | Pectoral | Expected to be out until at least Jun 16 |
| Anibal Sanchez | SP | Fri, Jun 10 | Neck | Expected to be out until at least Jul 1 |
| Victor Arano | RP | Wed, Jun 8 | Knee | Expected to be out until at least Jul 5 |
| Carter Kieboom | 3B | Wed, Jun 8 | Elbow | Out for the season |
| Sean Doolittle | RP | Wed, Jun 8 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least Jul 1 |
| Seth Romero | RP | Tue, Jun 7 | Calf | Expected to be out until at least Jun 16 |
| Josh Rogers | RP | Fri, Jun 3 | Shoulder | Expected to be out until at least Jun 18 |
| Joe Ross | SP | Tue, May 31 | Elbow | Out for the season |
Player to watch out for in Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals
- Ronald Acuna Jr. – Braves
Acuna Jr. has been on a tear since returning from injury and he will look to continue his good form against the Nationals.
Match Prediction & Telecast Details:
The Atlanta Braves will be the heavy favorites to win game 2 and go 2-0 up in the series against a struggling Washington team.
Match Prediction: Atlanta Braves to win the game.
You can watch the game on MLB TV.
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