Nationals vs. Braves Probable Starting Pitching

Ronald Acuna Jr. brings a 13-game hitting streak into the Atlanta Braves' (103-57) game versus the Washington Nationals (70-90) at 7:20 PM ET on Saturday, at Truist Park.

The Braves will give the nod to Spencer Strider (19-5) versus the Nationals and Joan Adon (2-4).

Nationals vs. Braves Pitcher Matchup Info

• Date: Saturday, September 30, 2023
• Time: 7:20 PM ET
• TV: BSSE
• Location: Atlanta, Georgia
• Venue: Truist Park
• Probable Pitchers: Strider - ATL (19-5, 3.86 ERA) vs Adon - WSH (2-4, 6.42 ERA)

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Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Joan Adon

• Adon gets the start for the Nationals, his 10th of the season. He is 2-4 with a 6.42 ERA and 43 strikeouts in 47 2/3 innings pitched.
• His last appearance was on Sunday against the Atlanta Braves, when the right-hander tossed 4 2/3 innings, surrendering four earned runs while allowing five hits.
• In 11 games this season, the 25-year-old has put up a 6.42 ERA and 8.1 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .275 to opposing batters.
• Adon has two quality starts under his belt this season.
• Adon is looking to record his sixth start of five or more innings this season in this outing.
• He has made two appearances this season in which he did not give up an earned run.

Joan Adon vs. Braves

• He will face a Braves offense that ranks first in the league with 933 total runs scored while batting .276 as a unit. His opponent has a collective .501 slugging percentage (first in MLB play) and has hit a total of 304 home runs (first in the league).
• Adon has thrown 4 2/3 innings, giving up four earned runs on five hits while striking out five against the Braves this season.

Braves Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Spencer Strider

• Strider (19-5) will take to the mound for the Braves and make his 32nd start of the season.
• The right-hander gave up four earned runs and allowed seven hits in 5 2/3 innings pitched against the Washington Nationals on Sunday.
• The 24-year-old has pitched in 31 games this season with a 3.86 ERA and 13.6 strikeouts per nine innings with a batting average against of .208.
• In 31 starts this season, he's earned a quality start in 18 of them.
• Strider has pitched five or more innings in three straight games and will look to extend that streak.
• He has six appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 31 chances this season.
• The 24-year-old ranks 27th in ERA (3.86), seventh in WHIP (1.073), and first in K/9 (13.6) among qualified pitchers in the majors this season.

Spencer Strider vs. Nationals

• The Nationals rank 21st in MLB with 687 runs scored this season. They have a .253 batting average this campaign with 151 home runs (29th in the league).
• The right-hander has allowed the Nationals to go 10-for-44 with three doubles, a home run and four RBI in 11 2/3 innings this season.

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