Grant Holmes and the Braves face Brad Lord and the Nationals

The Atlanta Braves face the Washington Nationals on September 2, 2026, as the team looks to halt a two-game skid. Grant Holmes takes the mound for Atlanta, with the potential to reach 130.0 innings on the season during this appearance. The Nationals plan to utilize Brad Lord in an opening capacity, marking his fifth start in that role. The Braves currently hold first place in the National League East and aim to capitalize against a Nationals bullpen that has recorded the third-worst earned run average in MLB this season. Atlanta seeks to secure a victory to maintain its divisional standing. The game remains upcoming as both teams finalize their preparations for the matchup.

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