Talking Chop · Jul 20, 2018
Braves vs Nationals schedule and probable pitchers
The Atlanta Braves return to action Friday night when they begin a three-game series against the Washington Nationals.
Atlanta begins the second half with a 52-42 record and just a half game behind the Philadelphia Phillies for the NL East lead. The Nationals battled their way through a largely disappointing first half and are 48-48 and 5.5 games back.
The Braves are 6-4 in head-to-head matchups against the Nationals this season.
Friday, July 20, 7:05 p.m. ET (Fox Sports South)
Anibal Sanchez (12 G, 11 GS, 4-2 W-L, 23.7 K%, 7.3 BB%, 2.60 ERA, 3.65 FIP, 4.03 xFIP)