Jul 6, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; Washington Nationals right fielder Juan Soto (22) gestures after hitting a home run against the San Diego Padres during the sixth inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Match Preview: Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals
The Atlanta Braves will face the Washington Nationals on 15th June 2022, in what will be the third match of their ongoing series. The Braves were able to win the first two games of the series, and have been completely dominant over a struggling Nationals team.
| 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 |
| 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 |
Soto will be the key to his team’s chances as they face a tough test by the defending champions, and Soto needs to be at his best.
The Atlanta Braves will be the heavy favorites to win game 3 and go 3-0 up against a struggling Nationals team who hasn’t found consistency throughout the season.
Match Prediction: Atlanta Braves to win the game.
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