The Atlanta Braves (17-8) face the Washington Nationals (11-14) on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 1:05 PM ET on Regional Sports Network. JR Ritchie takes the mound against Cade Cavalli. Our model gives Atlanta Braves a 72% edge.
Quick Facts
| Matchup | Atlanta Braves at Washington Nationals |
| Date | Thursday, April 23, 2026 |
| First Pitch | 1:05 PM ET |
| Venue | Nationals Park |
| TV | Check local listings / MLB.TV |
| Streaming | MLB.TV |
| Probable Pitchers | JR Ritchie vs Cade Cavalli |
Where to Watch ATL vs WSH
The Atlanta Braves visit the Washington Nationals on Thursday, April 23, 2026 with first pitch at 1:05 PM ET. The game will air on Regional Sports Network and can be streamed on MLB.TV.
Pitching Matchup
JR Ritchie takes the mound for the Atlanta Braves against Cade Cavalli for the Washington Nationals.
Matchup Analysis
The Atlanta Braves (17-8) have a 72% win probability in our model.
The Washington Nationals (11-14) are given a 28% chance with home field advantage.
This is an NL East divisional matchup with direct implications for the division standings.
Head-to-Head
Season Series
ATL leads 2-1Recent Form
Atlanta Braves — Last 5 Games
4-1 · Streak: W1Washington Nationals — Last 5 Games
2-3 · Streak: L1See live scores: MLB Scores