Atlanta Braves (66-83, fourth in the NL East) vs. Washington Nationals (62-87, fifth in the NL East)

Washington; Monday, 6:45 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Spencer Strider (5-13, 4.86 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 114 strikeouts); Nationals: Mitchell Parker (8-15, 5.69 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 100 strikeouts)

BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Nationals host the Atlanta Braves on Monday to start a four-game series.

Washington has a 31-43 record at home and a 62-87 record overall. The Nationals are 40-13 in games when they have more hits than their opponents.

Atlanta is 66-83 overall and 30-44 in road games. The Braves have the eighth-ranked team slugging percentage in the NL at .391.

Monday’s game is the seventh time these teams match up this season. The season series is tied 3-3.

TOP PERFORMERS: Luis Gar

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