Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals Picks and Predictions for Wednesday, September 17, 2025
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The Atlanta Braves visit the Washington Nationals on Wednesday afternoon at Nationals Park. The first pitch is at 4:05 PM ET with coverage on MLB.TV. Atlanta is 67–83 overall and 31–44 on the road, while Washington is 62–88 and 31–44 at home. The Braves opened the series with an 11–3 win on Monday. Probable starters are Hurston Waldrep for Atlanta and Brad Lord for Washington. Both teams are well off the pace for postseason contention. Hit a home run with our free MLB picks.
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Hurston Waldrep has been strong in his rookie season, posting a 4–1 record with a 2.78 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and 42 strikeouts in 45.1 innings. Waldrep has stayed away from long innings, allowing just 3 home runs, and his numbers give Atlanta an edge over Washington’s offense. The Braves’ pitching staff holds a 4.45 ERA and an opponent batting average of .247, both stronger marks than the Nationals.
On offense, Matt Olson leads with a .277 average, 26 home runs, and 87 RBI. Atlanta has hit 170 homers compared to Washington’s 143, showing more power. With 19 runs scored in the last two games, the Braves’ middle order of Olson, Marcell Ozuna, and Michael Harris II has found consistent production.
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Washington starter Brad Lord is 5–8 with a 4.21 ERA and 1.30 WHIP across 115.1 innings. He’s allowed only 12 home runs, but cannot afford to go deep into counts against the strong lineup of the Braves. Washington’s pitching has been a season-long problem with a 5.32 ERA and opponents hitting .267, leaving little room for error.
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James Wood leads the lineup with 27 home runs, 88 RBI, and an .820 OPS. CJ Abrams adds speed with 30 steals and a .263 average, giving Washington options at the top of the order. The Nationals rely on contact and baserunning to generate offense, but they’ll need traffic on the bases to match the Braves’ power.
Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals Prediction
Atlanta holds the advantage both on the mound and at the plate. Waldrep’s ability to limit home runs should play well against Washington’s lineup, while Olson and Ozuna give the Braves plenty of power to produce runs. Expect Atlanta to come away with the win. Final Score Prediction: Atlanta Braves win 5-2.
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