The Atlanta Braves will send veteran Charlie Morton to the mound on Tuesday in the hopes of extending their home-field winning streak and possibly clinching a spot in the postseason when they host the Washington Nationals in the middle game of a three-game series.
Atlanta (92-55) has won a season-best nine straight home games, four wins short of matching the franchise record of 13 set in 2019. The Braves reduced their magic number to two after they beat the Nationals 5-2 and the New York Mets beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-2 on Monday. Any combination of two Braves wins or Milwaukee losses will guarantee Atlanta a spot in the playoffs.