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Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves September 15th 2025
The Atlanta Braves will take on the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. The game is set for Monday, September 15, 2025, at 6:45 PM. Both teams are coming off a win, with the Braves holding a 66-83 record and the Nationals at 62-87.
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Spencer Strider will start for the Braves, bringing a 5-13 record and a 4.86 ERA. Mitchell Parker will pitch for the Nationals, with an 8-15 record and a 5.69 ERA. The weather is expected to be warm with overcast clouds and a light breeze.
Braves vs Nationals Key Information
- Sport: Baseball
- Teams: Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals
- Venue: Nationals Park in Washington, DC
- Date: Monday, September 15, 2025
- Betting Odds: Braves Moneyline -154, Nationals Moneyline +129
The Atlanta Braves Can Win If…
The Braves come in fresh off an 8–3 win over the Houston Astros, with 11 hits and home runs from Matt Olson and Sandy León. Their offense showed signs of life after a tough stretch.
Atlanta ranks 12th in batting average and has launched 167 home runs. They’re also 4th in walks (517), giving them multiple ways to generate offense.
Spencer Strider takes the mound. Despite a 5–13 record and 4.86 ERA, he’s struck out 1,291 batters this year, ranking 10th in the league. He’s coming off a solid six-inning start against the Cubs.
The Washington Nationals Can Win If…
The Nationals are 9–4 this month and rallied to beat Pittsburgh 4–3 on Sunday. Daylen Lile and Paul DeJong paced the offense with two hits each.
Washington is 8th in doubles (245) and stolen bases (123), giving them the tools to generate runs without power. Their speed and contact hitting can frustrate pitchers.
Mitchell Parker starts with an 8–15 record and 5.69 ERA. If he can replicate his 7.2-inning outing from last week and keep Braves hitters guessing, Washington can stay competitive.
The Lean
Atlanta enters as the –154 favorite, while Washington sits at +129. The Braves have the better staff overall (4.47 ERA vs 5.28) and more power. Strider is trending up, and my model projects a 6–4 Braves win.
The total is set at 9.0 runs, with odds of –107 to the over. Given Washington’s pitching struggles and Atlanta’s potential to hit big, the projection is 10 total runs. The lean is to take the over.
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Game Snapshot
| Betting Market | Odds |
|---|---|
| Moneyline (Braves) | –154 |
| Moneyline (Nats) | +129 |
| Total Runs (O/U) | 9.0 |
| Over 9.0 | –107 |
| Under 9.0 | –114 |
This series features a team on a strong September surge and another playing out the string. The Nationals have won three of their last four series, but the Braves’ lineup showed its full potential on Sunday.
Pitching Comparison
| Pitcher | ERA | Record | Last Start Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Strider (ATL) | 4.86 | 5–13 | 6 IP, 2 ER, 8 K vs Cubs |
| Mitchell Parker (WSH) | 5.69 | 8–15 | 7.2 IP, 2 ER, 4 H vs Marlins |
Strider has a 3.00 ERA over his last three outings, signaling progress after a rough August. Parker is 2–0 in his career vs Atlanta with a 4.63 ERA but hasn’t faced them this year.
Key Storylines
The Braves are out of the playoff picture, but players like Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson continue to produce. Albies has 39 RBIs in 54 games since the All-Star break, and Olson just blasted his 25th home run.
The Nationals have leaned on youth during their September surge. Daylen Lile is batting .415 over his last 14 games and gives them a spark near the top of the order. Jose A. Ferrer is expected to be available Monday after resting Sunday.
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Series Outlook
This is a four-game, three-day series with a doubleheader on deck. Atlanta will likely rotate their bullpen heavily, while Washington’s offense will look to stay aggressive early in games. Parker and Strider are both capable of going deep, but both can also unravel if they fall behind in counts.
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