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Nationals aim to stop slide in matchup with the Braves

By The Associated Press

Atlanta Braves (55-37, second in the NL East) vs. Washington Nationals (30-62, fifth in the NL East)

Washington; Saturday, 4:05 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Max Fried (9-3, 2.56 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 105 strikeouts); Nationals: Paolo Espino (0-2, 3.42 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 41 strikeouts)

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Braves -250, Nationals +206; over/under is 8 1/2 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Nationals enter a matchup against the Atlanta Braves as losers of eight straight games.

Washington has a 14-35 record at home and a 30-62 record overall. The Nationals have an 8-15 record in games decided by one run.

Atlanta has gone 24-17 in road games and 55-37 overall. The Braves have hit 145 total home runs to lead the NL.

The matchup Saturday is the 12th time these teams square off this season. The Braves hold a 9-2 advantage in the season series.

TOP PERFORMERS: Josh Bell has 21 doubles, two triples, 13 home runs and 48 RBI while hitting .308 for the Nationals. Juan Soto is 13-for-30 with a double and four home runs over the last 10 games.

Austin Riley has 21 doubles, a triple, 26 home runs and 60 RBI for the Braves. Matt Olson is 11-for-43 with a double, four home runs and nine RBI over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Nationals: 1-9, .226 batting average, 5.83 ERA, outscored by 32 runs

Braves: 7-3, .246 batting average, 2.65 ERA, outscored opponents by 15 runs

INJURIES: Nationals: Stephen Strasburg: 60-Day IL (ribs), Tanner Rainey: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jackson Tetreault: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Reed Garrett: 15-Day IL (biceps), Carter Kieboom: 60-Day IL (forearm), Evan Lee: 15-Day IL (flexor), Victor Arano: 15-Day IL (knee), Josh Rogers: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Sean Doolittle: 60-Day IL (elbow), Will Harris: 60-Day IL (pectoral), Seth Romero: 60-Day IL (calf), Joe Ross: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Braves: Darren O’Day: 15-Day IL (calf), Luke Jackson: 60-Day IL (elbow), Ozzie Albies: 60-Day IL (foot), Manny Pina: 60-Day IL (wrist), Mike Soroka: 60-Day IL (achilles), Kirby Yates: 60-Day IL (elbow)

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

How to watch Nationals’ 2023 spring training: Schedule, times, radio info

By NBC Sports Washington Staff
Nats' 2023 spring training schedule: Dates, times, broadcasts originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe sports calendar has officially turned to baseball season. Spring training is just getting underway and soon exhibition games will follow.For the Nationals, that means a full slate of 28 Grapefruit League games this spring followed by one final tune-up game against the Yankees in D.C. on March 28.Here's a look at the Nationals' spring training schedule.Nationals' 2023 spring training scheduleAll times listed are Eastern Standard Time.Saturday, Feb. 25 @ Cardinals, 1:05 p.m. (The Team 980)Sunday, Feb. 26 vs. Astros, 1:05 p.m. - split squad (Nationals.com)Sunday, Feb. 26 @ Mets, 1:10 p.m. - split squadTuesday, Feb. 28 vs. Cardinals, 1:05 p.m.Wednesday, March 1 @ Yankees, 1:05 p.m. (ESPN)Thursday, March 2 vs. Marlins, 1:05 p.m.Friday, March 3 @ Mets, 1:10 p.m. (Nationals.com)Saturday, March 4 vs. Cardinals, 1:05 p.m. (The Team 980)Sunday, March 5 @ Astros, 1:05 p.m. (106.7 The Fan)Tuesday, March 7 @ Marlins, 1:10 p.m.Wednesday, March 8 @ Tigers, 1:05 p.m.Friday, March 10 vs. Marlins, 6:05 p.m. (106.7 The Fan)Saturday, March 11 vs. Mets, 7:05 p.m. (MASN/The Team 980)Sunday, March 12 @ Cardinals, 1:05 p.m. (106.7 The Fan)Monday, March 13 vs. Astros, 1:05 p.m.Tuesday, March 14 @ Mets, 1:10 p.m.Wednesday, March 15 @ Marlins, 1:10 p.m.Thursday, March 16 vs. Mets, 6:05 p.m. (106.7 The Fan)Friday, March 17 @ Astros, 1:05 p.m. (Nationals.com)Saturday, March 18 vs. Marlins, 1:05 p.m. (MASN/106.7 The Fan)Sunday, March 19 vs. Tigers, 1:05 p.m. (The Team 980)Monday, March 20 vs. Mets, 6:05 p.m. (106.7 The Fan)Tuesday, March 21 @ Cardinals, 1:05 p.m. (Nationals.com)Wednesday, March 22 vs. Yankees, 1:05 p.m.Thursday, March 23 @ Astros, 6:05 p.m.Friday, March 24 vs. Cardinals, 6:05 p.m. (MASN)Saturday, March 25 vs. Astros, 6:05 p.m.Sunday, March 26 @ Marlins, 1:10 p.m.Tuesday, March 28 vs. Yankees, 12:05 p.m. at Nationals Park (MASN/106.7 The Fan)
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