Game Notes: Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves (August 24, 2024)
Game Preview of the Washington Nationals and the Atlanta Braves, including player stats, team records, and recent game highlights.
2024 Season
Game Details
- Washington Nationals (58 -71) vs. Atlanta Braves (69-59)
- Pitching Matchup: RHP Jake Irvin (9-10, 3.81) vs. RHP Charlie Morton (7-7, 4.29)
- Date: Saturday, August 24, 2024 | 7:20 PM EDT | Game: 130 | Road Game: 67
- Records: Road: 28-38 | Month Record: 9-11
- Location: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA
Game storylines and notes
The Washington Nationals play game two of three against the Atlanta Braves.
Last Game Out
The Washington Nationals lost a close game to the Atlanta Braves on Friday night. After ten innings, the final score was 3-2. This was the first game of a three-game series between the two teams.
LHP MacKenzie Gore pitched well for the Nationals, allowing only one earned run and striking out four batters in six innings. Andrés Chapparo drove in both of the Nationals' runs.
The Nationals now have a record of 6-3 against the Braves this season. If they can win one more game, they will win the season series for the first time since 2017.
Into the WOODs
James Wood has been on a tear since late July. His on-base percentage of .462 currently leads the National League and ranks third in Major League Baseball. His slugging percentage of .600 during this time ranks seventh in the NL.
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