Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals: What you need to know for Opening Day
The Atlanta Braves will open their season looking to defend their NL East title with divisional play against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Thursday, March 30, 2023. The first pitch is scheduled for 1:05 pm (ET).
PROJECTED STARTERS:
A battle of left-handers has Max Fried for the visiting Braves and Patrick Corbin for the home Nats.
PROJECTED LINEUP FOR THE BRAVES:
Ronald Acuña Jr., RF
Matt Olson, 1B
Austin Riley, 3B
Marcell Ozuna, DH
Michael Harris II, CF
Ozzie Albies, 2B
Sean Murphy, C
Eddie Rosario, LF
Orlando Arcia, SS
PROJECTED LINEUP FOR THE NATIONALS:
Lane Thomas, RF
Dominic Smith, 1B
Joey Meneses, DH
Corey Dickerson, LF
Jeimer Candelario, 3B
Luis García, 2B
Keibert Ruiz, C
CJ Abrams, SS
Victor Robles, CF
WEATHER:
The game-time forecast for Southeast Washington is a cool 49 degrees rising to 54 during the game. Completely sunny with zero percent chance of rain. Wind will be favorable to the pitchers and should be a steady 7-8 mph with no gust.
ODDS:
Spread has the Braves with –1 ½
Moneyline has the Braves –250
Over/Under is 8 runs (Braves at 5.7, Washington at 2.5)
INDIVIDUAL PLAYER PROJECTIONS:
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Ronald Acuña Jr. = OVER/UNDER 7.5 Hitter Fantasy Score
Matt Olson = OVER/UNDER 7.5 Hitter Fantasy Score
Austin Riley= OVER/UNDER 7.5 Hitter Fantasy Score
NOTABLE STATS:
The Braves dominated last season’s games against Washington (14-5)
Max Fried will be trying to break his season opener losing streak (2)
PLOT LINES TO WATCH:
The Nationals pitching staff is decimated with injuries to start this season. Can they slow down a Braves team with offense to spare?
HOW TO WATCH:
The game is being broadcast in Braves Country on Bally Sports Southeast, and is available on MLB.TV outside of the broadcast area. The radio call, with Ben Ingram, is available locally on WIFN 1340 AM/103.7FM or outside the Atlanta market on the Atlanta Braves Radio Network or MLB.com.
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