The Atlanta Braves have won 5 in a row and have yet to lose at SunTrust Park. Tonight they will open a 3-game homestand against Max Scherzer and the Washington Nationals. Washington is 5-0 in Scherzer’s last 5 starts against Atlanta and he comes into tonight’s contest 1-1, with an 2.13 ERA, and a 0.95 WHIP. Mike Foltynewicz takes the hill for the Braves and in just 5.2 innings of work he has an ERA of 6.35 and a 2.12 WHIP. The Nationals Bryce Harper and Daniel Murphy are off to a great start and they should get to Foltynewicz tonight.
Tonight’s pick:
Washington Nationals