
How to Watch Braves vs. Nationals: TV Channel & Live Stream - September 17
Updated Sep. 17, 2025 3:22 p.m. ET
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Hurston Waldrep starts for the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday against C.J. Abrams and the Washington Nationals. First pitch is at 4:05 p.m. ET at Nationals Park.
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Braves vs. Nationals Game Information & How to Watch
- When: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 4:05 p.m. ET
- Where: Nationals Park in Washington D.C.
- TV: Watch on MASN, FDSSO
- Box Score: Fox Sports
Braves vs. Nationals Prediction
- Score Prediction: Braves 6, Nationals 5
- Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runs
- Win Probabilities: Braves 51%, Nationals 49%
Braves vs. Nationals Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16/2025 | Braves | -1.5 | 7 | -189 | +156 | 5-0 ATL |
| 9/16/2025 | Braves | -1.5 | 9 | -153 | +128 | 6-3 ATL |
| 9/15/2025 | Braves | -1.5 | 9 | -170 | +142 | 11-3 ATL |
| 5/22/2025 | Braves | -1.5 | 8.5 | -158 | +133 | 8-7 WSH |
| 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 |
Braves Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 5-5 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.4 |
| HR | 13 |
| ERA | 4.85 |
| K/9 | 10.1 |
Braves Player Insights
- Matt Olson has racked up a team-high batting average of .278, and paces the Braves in home runs (27) and runs batted in (91).
- In all of MLB, Olson is 33rd in home runs and 19th in RBI.
- Olson brings a hitting streak of five games into this game. During his last five outings he is hitting .478 with three doubles, a triple, four home runs, a walk and 10 RBIs.
- Ozzie Albies has 22 doubles, two triples, 16 home runs and 52 walks while batting .237.
- Albies is 117th in home runs and 73rd in RBI in the bigs.
- Michael Harris II is hitting .243 with 23 doubles, six triples, 17 home runs and 14 walks.
- Harris will look to build on his four-game hitting in this game. In his last five games he is hitting .316 with a double.
- Marcell Ozuna has 18 doubles, 20 home runs and 90 walks while batting .229.
- Ozuna is riding a three-game hitting streak into this one. During his last five outings he is batting .235 with a double and three walks.
Braves Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 13 | Astros | L 6-2 | Bryce Elder vs Hunter Brown |
| Sept. 14 | Astros | W 8-3 | Joey Wentz vs Framber Valdez |
| Sept. 15 | @ Nationals | W 11-3 | Spencer Strider vs Mitchell Parker |
| Sept. 16 | @ Nationals | W 6-3 | Jose Suarez vs Jake Irvin |
| Sept. 16 | @ Nationals | W 5-0 | Chris Sale vs MacKenzie Gore |
| Sept. 17 | @ Nationals | - | Hurston Waldrep vs Brad Lord |
| Sept. 19 | @ Tigers | - | Bryce Elder vs Charlie Morton |
| Sept. 20 | @ Tigers | - | Joey Wentz vs Casey Mize |
| Sept. 21 | @ Tigers | - | Spencer Strider vs Jack Flaherty |
| Sept. 22 | Nationals | - | Chris Sale vs Jake Irvin |
| Sept. 23 | Nationals | - | Hurston Waldrep vs MacKenzie Gore |
Nationals Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 4-6 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.2 |
| HR | 9 |
| ERA | 5.66 |
| K/9 | 6.6 |
Nationals Player Insights
- Abrams paces the Nationals with a .261 batting average.
- In all of the big leagues, Abrams ranks 101st in home runs and 130th in RBI.
- James Wood been a consistent power bat this season, as he leads his team with 27 home runs and 88 runs batted in.
- Wood ranks 33rd in home runs and 25th in RBI among all batters in the majors.
- Luis Garcia is hitting .255 with 27 doubles, a triple, 13 home runs and 26 walks.
- Josh Bell is batting .231 with 13 doubles, a triple, 20 home runs and 55 walks.
Nationals Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 13 | Pirates | L 5-1 | Andrew Alvarez vs Bubba Chandler |
| Sept. 14 | Pirates | W 4-3 | Cade Cavalli vs Mike Burrows |
| Sept. 15 | Braves | L 11-3 | Mitchell Parker vs Spencer Strider |
| Sept. 16 | Braves | L 6-3 | Jake Irvin vs José Suarez |
| Sept. 16 | Braves | L 5-0 | MacKenzie Gore vs Chris Sale |
| Sept. 17 | Braves | - | Brad Lord vs Hurston Waldrep |
| Sept. 19 | @ Mets | - | Andrew Alvarez vs Brandon Sproat |
| Sept. 20 | @ Mets | - | Cade Cavalli vs Nolan McLean |
| Sept. 21 | @ Mets | - | Mitchell Parker vs Clay Holmes |
| Sept. 22 | @ Braves | - | Jake Irvin vs Chris Sale |
| Sept. 23 | @ Braves | - | MacKenzie Gore vs Hurston Waldrep |
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