
How to Watch Braves vs. Nationals: TV Channel & Live Stream - May 22
Updated May. 22, 2025 3:22 p.m. ET
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James Wood and the Washington Nationals hit the field on Thursday at Nationals Park against AJ Smith-Shawver, who will start for the Atlanta Braves. First pitch is at 6:45 p.m. ET.
Here is everything you need to know to watch the Braves vs. Nationals competition.
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Braves vs. Nationals Game Information & How to Watch
- When: Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:45 p.m. ET
- Where: Nationals Park in Washington D.C.
- TV: Watch on MASN2, FDSSO
- Box Score: Fox Sports
Braves vs. Nationals Prediction
- Score Prediction: Braves 6, Nationals 5
- Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runs
- Win Probabilities: Braves 50%, Nationals 50%
Braves vs. Nationals Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/20/2025 | Braves | -1.5 | 8.5 | -168 | +140 | 5-3 WSH |
| 5/15/2025 | Braves | -1.5 | 8.5 | -204 | +169 | 5-2 ATL |
| 5/14/2025 | Braves | -1.5 | 9 | -187 | +155 | 5-4 WSH |
| 5/13/2025 | Braves | -1.5 | 8.5 | -219 | +181 | 5-2 ATL |
| 5/12/2025 | Braves | -1.5 | 8.5 | -190 | +159 | 4-3 ATL |
| 9/11/2024 | Braves | -1.5 | 8 | -170 | +143 | 5-1 WSH |
| 9/10/2024 | Braves | -1.5 | 7.5 | -142 | +120 | 12-0 ATL |
| 8/25/2024 | Braves | -1.5 | 8.5 | -196 | +164 | 5-1 WSH |
| 8/24/2024 | Braves | -1.5 | 8.5 | -170 | +143 | 4-2 ATL |
| 8/23/2024 | Braves | -1.5 | 7.5 | -267 | +216 | 3-2 ATL |
Braves Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.7 |
| HR | 10 |
| ERA | 3.13 |
| K/9 | 7 |
Braves Player Insights
- Matt Olson has gone yard 10 times this season, the highest mark on the Braves, while hitting .240 with 26 RBI.
- Including all MLB batters, Olson is 105th in batting average, 54th in on-base percentage, and 53rd in slugging.
- Olson has collected a hit in four games in a row. During his last five outings he is batting .400 with two doubles, three home runs, a walk and five RBIs.
- Marcell Ozuna has six doubles, eight home runs and 40 walks while batting .266.
- Ozuna is 45th in home runs in the majors, and 89th in RBI.
- Ozuna has three games in a row with at least one hit. In his last five games he is batting .235 with two home runs, four walks and five RBIs.
- Austin Riley paces the Braves in runs batted in (28) and has put up a team-best batting average of .283.
- Ozzie Albies is hitting .225 with six doubles, five home runs and 15 walks.
- Albies is riding a seven-game hitting streak into this one. In his last 10 outings he is batting .225 with two doubles, two walks and two RBIs.
Braves Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15 | Nationals | W 5-2 | AJ Smith-Shawver vs Trevor Williams |
| May 16 | @ Red Sox | W 4-2 | Chris Sale vs Garrett Crochet |
| May 17 | @ Red Sox | L 7-6 | Grant Holmes vs Lucas Giolito |
| May 18 | @ Red Sox | W 10-4 | Spencer Schwellenbach vs Brayan Bello |
| May 20 | @ Nationals | L 5-3 | Spencer Strider vs Mitchell Parker |
| May 22 | @ Nationals | - | AJ Smith-Shawver vs Trevor Williams |
| May 23 | Padres | - | Chris Sale vs Nick Pivetta |
| May 24 | Padres | - | Grant Holmes vs Michael King |
| May 25 | Padres | - | Spencer Schwellenbach vs Dylan Cease |
| May 27 | @ Phillies | - | Spencer Strider vs Taijuan Walker |
| May 28 | @ Phillies | - | AJ Smith-Shawver vs Ranger Suarez |
Nationals Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 5-5 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.4 |
| HR | 13 |
| ERA | 4.34 |
| K/9 | 8.6 |
Nationals Player Insights
- Wood has swatted a team-leading 12 home runs.
- Among all batters in MLB, Wood's home run total ranks ninth and his RBI tally is 25th.
- Wood has collected a hit in four straight games. In his last five games he is hitting .389 with a home run, three walks and five RBIs.
- C.J. Abrams' .313 batting average leads his team.
- Abrams is 45th in home runs and 128th in RBI among all MLB hitters this season.
- Nathaniel Lowe has collected a team-high 34 runs batted in.
- Luis Garcia is hitting .230 with seven doubles, four home runs and 10 walks.
Nationals Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15 | @ Braves | L 5-2 | Trevor Williams vs AJ Smith-Shawver |
| May 16 | @ Orioles | W 4-3 | MacKenzie Gore vs Cade Povich |
| May 17 | @ Orioles | W 10-6 | Jake Irvin vs Kyle Gibson |
| May 18 | @ Orioles | W 10-4 | Mike Soroka vs Zach Eflin |
| May 20 | Braves | W 5-3 | Mitchell Parker vs Spencer Strider |
| May 22 | Braves | - | Trevor Williams vs AJ Smith-Shawver |
| May 23 | Giants | - | MacKenzie Gore vs Landen Roupp |
| May 24 | Giants | - | Jake Irvin vs TBA |
| May 25 | Giants | - | Mike Soroka vs Robbie Ray |
| May 27 | @ Mariners | - | Mitchell Parker vs Logan Evans |
| May 28 | @ Mariners | - | Trevor Williams vs George Kirby |
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