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
Match Preview: Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals
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.
| 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 |
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.
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.
You can watch the game on MLB TV.
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