Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves Picks and Predictions for Tuesday, September 23, 2025
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The Washington Nationals visit the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday at Truist Park, starting at 7:15 PM ET on MLB.TV. Washington is 64–92 and has gone 2–3 in its last five after taking two close games from the Mets. Atlanta is 73–83 and enters on a 5–0 run after a sweep in Detroit and two wins over Washington last week. Both teams have been eliminated from playoff contention. Increase your bankroll by using our free MLB predictions.
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Washington’s bats have been inconsistent all season. The Nationals hit .243 with 661 runs and 146 homers on the year. James Wood leads with 27 home runs, 89 RBI, and an .806 OPS, while CJ Abrams adds a .261 average with power and speed. The club is 33–45 away from home, so run support on the road is the key factor for the Nats.
Brad Lord starts for Washington at 5–8 with a 4.18 ERA and 1.30 WHIP across 120.2 innings. Lord has 100 strikeouts, 40 walks, and has kept the ball in the park with just 12 home runs allowed. The Washington starter’s game plan is straightforward: get early strikes, keep runners off base, and avoid the middle of the zone when behind.
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Atlanta’s offense has steadied after a rough stretch. The Braves own a .245 team average with 699 runs and 180 homers. Matt Olson sits at the top of most team stats (.279, 28 HRs, 93 RBI), with help from Michael Harris II, Austin Riley, and Marcell Ozuna. Atlanta is 36–39 at home but has performed better during its recent streak, scoring 6+ in four of the last five.
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Hurston Waldrep takes the ball for Atlanta with a 5–1 record, 3.04 ERA, and 1.15 WHIP in 50.1 innings. The right-hander has struck out 50 with 18 walks and only three homers allowed. When Waldrep stays around the strike zone and works ahead of hitters, he can get through innings very quickly.
Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves Prediction
Both pitchers have performed well of late. The Braves have produced well at the plate of late, helping Atlanta win five straight. Braves’ starter Waldrep will keep the ball in the strike zone enough to limit Washington’s scoring, while the lineup for Atlanta will produce enough runs to win. Final Score Prediction: Atlanta Braves win 5-2.
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