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Braves Seek Redemption in Series Finale
2 Sep
Summary
- Braves aim to improve their narrow three-game lead.
- Nationals may activate James Wood from injured list.
- Pitching matchup features Grant Holmes vs. Jackson Kent.
The Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals conclude their brief series on Wednesday afternoon, with Atlanta aiming to recover from a 9-5 defeat on Tuesday. This loss has narrowed their lead in the NL East to just three games. The Nationals could receive a boost with the potential return of outfielder James Wood from the injured list.
Atlanta's Grant Holmes will pitch, carrying a 3.71 ERA. He faces Jackson Kent, a 2026 fourth-round pick making his fifth start. Kent's last performance was his best, pitching seven innings of three-hit, one-run baseball against Miami.
The game is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. EST at Nationals Park. Oddsmakers favor the Braves, but the Nationals' offense, which scored nine runs on Tuesday, presents a challenge. Both teams have potent offenses, and the game is predicted to be high-scoring, with the over/under set at 9 runs.
