Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves Picks and Prediction for Sunday August 2 2026

By: Eddie Kline Published 08/02/2026, 01:15 AM ET

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NL East Division foes will square off on Sunday afternoon, when the Washington Nationals and the Atlanta Braves wrap up their series from Truist Park. Be ready for the baseball season with all of our MLB predictions. The Nationals (55-57) are looking to snap a four-game losing streak and need to upgrade their pitching staff in the offseason. Last night, All-Star SS C.J. Abrams had a two-run single and Washington managed just four hits during an 8-3 road loss.

Twenty-seven year old righty Cade Cavalli (8-4 3.55 ERA) will take the mound for the Nationals in this matchup. Washington has emerged victorious in each of Cavalli’s previous three starts and he has allowed five runs across his last 18 frames.

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The Atlanta Braves are riding a four-game winning streak and own an eight-game cushion over Philadelphia for first place. During Saturday’s home victory, four-time All-Star Matt Olson crushed his 30th long ball and scored a pair of runs to spark Atlanta’s offense. Ronald Acuna Jr. and Dominic Smith also went deep for the Braves (66-45), who moved to 35-20 at home.

Atlanta skipper Walt Weiss has not announced a starting pitcher for Sunday. The Braves currently rank sixth in the majors with a 3.69 ERA and a solid 1.25 WHIP. Atlanta’s starters have notched 36 quality starts and have failed to provide enough length for much of the year.

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Nationals vs Braves Pick

Atlanta SP Spencer Strider will have a follow up appointment for his injured elbow and his timetable to return is uncertain. Through 112 games, Washington ranks 1st in OPS and 1st in runs scored. For the season, Atlanta ranks 10th in OPS and 6th in runs scored. Take the Nationals to win on the road. Final Score Prediction, Washington Nationals win 6-2.