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Match Preview: Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals

Aug 7, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto (22) walks to first base during sixth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

The Atlanta Braves will face the Washington Nationals on 13th June 2022, in what will be the first game of their upcoming series. Braves have picked up their form after a faulty start, while the Nationals are also in a good run of form.

  • Braves currently have a record of 34-27.
  • Nationals currently have a record of 23-39.

Injury Report:

  • Braves:
PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Tyler MatzekRPSat, Jun 11ShoulderExpected to be out until at least Jun 24
Collin McHughRPThu, Jun 9IllnessExpected to be out until at least Jun 14
Eddie RosarioRFSun, Jun 5EyeExpected to be out until at least Jun 25
Manny PinaCWed, Jun 1WristOut for the season
Jay JacksonRPWed, Jun 1LatExpected to be out until at least Jun 18
Luke JacksonRPFri, May 20ElbowOut for the season
Kirby YatesRPWed, Mar 30ElbowExpected to be out until at least Aug 1
Mike SorokaSPWed, Mar 16AchillesExpected to be out until at least Aug 1
  • Nationals:
PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Evan LeeRPSun, Jun 12KneeExpected to be out until at least Jun 17
Alcides EscobarSSSun, Jun 12HamstringExpected to be out until at least Jun 16
Hunter HarveyRPSat, Jun 11ForearmExpected to be out until at least Jun 16
Mason ThompsonRPSat, Jun 11BicepsExpected to be out until at least Jun 16
Will HarrisRPSat, Jun 11PectoralExpected to be out until at least Jun 16
Anibal SanchezSPFri, Jun 10NeckExpected to be out until at least Jul 1
Victor AranoRPWed, Jun 8KneeExpected to be out until at least Jul 5
Carter Kieboom3BWed, Jun 8ElbowOut for the season
Sean DoolittleRPWed, Jun 8ElbowExpected to be out until at least Jul 1
Seth RomeroRPTue, Jun 7CalfExpected to be out until at least Jun 16
Josh RogersRPFri, Jun 3ShoulderExpected to be out until at least Jun 18
Joe RossSPTue, May 31ElbowOut for the season
Source: CBS Sports

Player to watch out for in Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals

Jul 19, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves left fielder Austin Riley (27) celebrates after scoring against the Washington Nationals in the sixth inning at SunTrust Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
  • Austin Riley – Braves

Riley has been in great form lately, and with full focus on Acuna Jr., he can himself take over the game against a struggling Nationals team.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

The Atlanta Braves are playing like they did last season, and that is a good sign for the defending champions who had a faulty start at the beginning.

Match Prediction: Atlanta Braves to win the game.

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