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Braves vs. Nationals: Injury report, updates and likely starters – August 23

On Friday, the NL East rivals will face off against the Washington Nationals (58-70) at 7:20 p.m. ET against the Atlanta Braves (68-59).

Curious about who is and isn't in for the Braves and Nationals? Read on for the full injury reports for both teams.

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Game info Braves vs. Nationals

  • Matchday: Friday, August 23, 2024
  • Playing time: 7:20 p.m. ET
  • TV channels: MASN
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Stadium: Self parking (free)
  • Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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    Injury news Braves vs. Nationals today

    Braves injuries

    name status Injury Statistics for 2024
    Austin Riley 10-day injury list hand .256 / .322 / .461, 19, 56
    Ozzie Albies 10-day injury list wrist .258 / .310 / .407, 8, 46
    Ronald Acuña Jr. 60-day injury list Knee .250 / .351 / .365, 4, 15
    Alex Jordan Minter 60-day injury list Hip 5-4, 2.62 ERA, 9.2 K/9
    Raymond Kerr 60-day injury list elbow 1-2, 5.64 ERA, 10.9 K/9
    Spencer Strider 60-day injury list elbow 0-0, 7.00 ERA, 12.0 K/9
    Huascar Ynoa 60-day injury list elbow –
    Angel Perdomo 60-day injury list elbow –

    Injuries to the Nationals

    name status Injury Statistics for 2024
    Derek Law 15-day injury list elbow 7-2, 2.85 ERA, 7.3 K/9
    Trevor Williams 15-day injury list shoulder 5-0, 2.22 ERA, 7.5 K/9
    Josiah Gray 60-day injury list elbow 0-2, 14.04 ERA, 9.7 K/9
    Cade Cavalli 60-day injury list elbow –
    Michael Thompson 60-day injury list elbow –

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    The Braves' latest hitting insights

  • Atlanta has hit 13 home runs in their last 10 games.
  • In their last 10 games, the Braves have had 25 extra-base hits (2.5 per game) with a slugging average of .398.
  • In the last ten games, Atlanta had a batting average of .245 with a total of 83 hits (8.3 per game).
  • In the last ten games, Jorge Soler has led his team in scoring with four home runs and ten runs batted in.
  • Ramon Laureano has 11 hits and a slash line of .314/.385/.600 in his last 10 games.

    • Current hitting insights from the Nationals

  • In the last 10 games, Washington has hit 10 home runs.
  • The Nationals have a .415 slugging average with 31 extra-base hits in their last 10 games.
  • In the last 10 games, Washington as a team has a batting average of .263 with 8.8 hits per game.
  • In the last ten games, Keibert Ruiz has three home runs and eight runs batted in, which is his team's best performance.
  • Luis Garcia has collected 13 base hits, a .390 OBP and a .514 slugging percentage in his last 10 games.

    • Braves starting pitcher

  • The Braves will send Chris Sale (14-3) to the mound for his 24th start this season.
  • The left-hander's last appearance was on Sunday, when he threw six innings against the Los Angeles Angels, allowing two earned runs and six hits.
  • The 35-year-old has pitched in 23 games this season with a 2.62 ERA and 12.0 strikeouts per nine innings with a batting average against of .210.
  • In the last ten games, the Braves pitchers have a combined ERA of 2.40.
  • Opponents have hit five home runs against Atlanta in their last ten games.

    • Starting pitcher of the Nationals

  • MacKenzie Gore (7-11 with a 4.66 ERA and 136 strikeouts in 125 2/3 innings pitched) starts for the Nationals, his 26th of the season.
  • In his last appearance on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies, the left-hander threw 5 2/3 innings, allowed five earned runs and collected nine hits.
  • In 25 games this season, the 25-year-old has posted a 4.66 ERA and 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings while allowing an opponent's batting average of .287.
  • The Nationals pitchers have a combined ERA of 3.98 in their last 10 games.
  • Washington has allowed 10 home runs in the last 10 games.

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