Washington Nationals (64-92, fifth in the NL East) vs. Atlanta Braves (73-83, fourth in the NL East)

Atlanta; Monday, 7:15 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: MacKenzie Gore (5-14, 4.00 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 182 strikeouts); Braves: Chris Sale (5-5, 2.35 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 150 strikeouts)

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

Atlanta has a 73-83 record overall and a 36-39 record at home. The Braves have a 20-34 record in games decided by one run.

Washington has a 64-92 record overall and a 33-45 record in road games. The Nationals have gone 30-73 in games when they have allowed at least one home run.

The matchup Monday is the 11th time these teams meet this season. The Braves have a 7-3 advantage in the season series.

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