Atlanta enters this game 5-3 over their last 8 games and won the first game of this series 12-0. Atlanta is starting Max Fried in this game who has allowed 3 or fewer runs in 5 consecutive starts going 2-2 over those 5 starts.

Washington enters this game having lost 7 of their last 10 games. Washington is starting Jake Irvin in this game who is 1-4 with a 7.17 ERA over his last 7 starts. Irvin has allowed at least 4 runs in 5 of his last 7 starts.

Atlanta should take care of business in this game with Fried on the mound against a pitcher that has struggled mightily.

Pick: Atlanta Braves -1.5