Coming off an intriguing series against the Phillies that ended with a 15-2 rout and an Easter Sunday day of rest, the Braves are set to play host to the Washington Nationals on Monday night. The Nats are striding into town still undefeated, having polished off a three-game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds over the weekend. (After Opening Day weekend, only four undefeated teams remain, as the Pirates, Brewers, and White Sox join the Nats. The Pirates beat up on the Tigers, the Brewers trounced the Padres, and the White Sox got two wins against the Royals with a rainout preventing the other game from being played.
Preview: Newcomb to face visiting Nats, Roark
