Game One Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals Picks and Prediction for Tuesday September 16 2025

By: Eddie Kline Updated 09/16/2025, 01:38 PM ET

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The Tuesday MLB schedule will get started with the first game of a doubleheader between the Atlanta Braves and the Washington Nationals from the nation’s capital. Be ready for the baseball season with all of our MLB predictions. The Braves (67-83) have dropped 44 of their 75 road games and have been the biggest disappointment in the majors. Last night, 1B Matt Olson went 4-for-5 with a home run and four RBIs to lead Atlanta to an 11-3 road victory against Washington.

Atlanta manager Brian Snitker has not named a starting pitcher for the opening game of the doubleheader. The Braves currently rank 22nd in the majors with a 4.46 ERA and have logged 62 quality starts.

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The Washington Nationals have identical home/road splits and have been eliminated from postseason contention. During Monday’s home loss, rookie Washington OF Daylen Lile clobbered his sixth long ball of the year. SP Mitchell Parker (8-16) was tagged for six runs in five innings and took the loss for the Nationals (62-88), who fell to 31-44 at home.

Twenty-eight year old righty Jake Irvin (8-12 5.70 ERA) appears to be wearing out down the stretch. The Nationals have dropped Irvin’s previous five starts and he has surrendered 24 runs across his last 22 plus frames.

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Braves vs Nationals Pick

Washington C Keibert Ruiz (concussion) was pulled back from his rehab stint and his status to return is uncertain. Through 150 games, Atlanta ranks 17th in OPS and 17th in runs scored. For the season, Washington ranks 24th in OPS and 22nd in runs scored. Take the over. Final Score Prediction, Washington Nationals win 6-5.