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Braves start road series against Nationals with AJ Smith-Shawver starting

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Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Braves start road series against Nationals with AJ Smith-Shawver starting

Summary

The Atlanta Braves travel to Nationals Park to begin a two-game series against the Washington Nationals on September 1. Atlanta enters the matchup following a successful homestand where the team went 6-1 against NL West opponents. The Braves are set to start right-handed pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver, who is making his third start since being recalled on August 18. Smith-Shawver is coming off a five-inning outing against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Washington counters with right-handed pitcher Jake Irvin, who holds a 2-8 record and a 5.62 ERA this season. The Nationals currently carry a 66-74 record and have faced struggles with a bullpen that is two blown saves shy of the MLB record. James Wood remains on the injury list for Washington, though he is expected to return to the lineup soon.

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•The Braves open a two-game series at Nationals Park on September 1 at 6:45 p.m. ET.
•AJ Smith-Shawver starts for Atlanta, entering with a 5.93 ERA this season.
•Jake Irvin takes the mound for Washington with a 2-8 record and 5.62 ERA.
•Washington holds a 66-74 record after a recent four-game series against the Marlins.
•The Atlanta offense swept the Nationals in a four-game series earlier this season.

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