The Washington Nationals (70-91) visit the Atlanta Braves (104-57) for a road game in Atlanta on Sunday. The game begins at 3:10 PM ET. The probable starters are Dylan Dodd (2-2) for the Braves and Jackson Rutledge (1-1) for the Nationals.
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Atlanta vs. Washington Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Sunday, October 1, 2023 at 3:10 PM ET
- Where: Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia
- How to Watch on TV: BSSE
- Probable Pitchers: Dodd – ATL (2-2, 7.62 ERA) vs Rutledge – WSH (1-1, 6.00 ERA)
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Braves vs. Nationals Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Dodd | Rutledge | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | GS | 3 |
| 2-2 | W-L | 1-1 |
| 7.62 | ERA | 6.00 |
| 28.1 | IP | 15 |
| 11 | BB | 4 |
| 14 | SO | 8 |
Braves Probable Starting Pitcher: Dylan Dodd
- The lefty last pitched on Saturday, Sept. 9 against the Pittsburgh Pirates, when he threw four innings, allowing four earned runs while giving up seven hits.
- The 25-year-old has amassed an ERA of 7.62, with 4.4 strikeouts per nine innings, in six games this season. Opponents are hitting .355 against him.
- Dodd heads into this game with one quality start under his belt this year.
- He has not had an outing so far in which he did not give up at least one earned run.
- Dodd and his team have a record of 3-3-0 against the spread when he starts.
- Out of Dodd’s six starts with a total this season, five have hit the over.
Dodd’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Pirates | Sep. 9 | 4.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| at Tigers | Jun. 14 | 4.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| vs. Phillies | May. 25 | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| at Marlins | May. 4 | 6.0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| vs. Padres | Apr. 9 | 4.1 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher: Jackson Rutledge
- The right-hander gave up one earned run and allowed three hits in five innings pitched against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday, Sept. 24.
- The 24-year-old has an ERA of 6.00, a 2.00 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.533 in three games this season.
- He has started three games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in one of them.
- The Nationals covered all of Rutledge’s three starts with a set spread.
- Rutledge has had three starts with a total this season, and the teams combined to hit the over in one of those matchups.
Rutledge’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Braves | Sep. 24 | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| vs. White Sox | Sep. 19 | 6.1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| at Pirates | Sep. 13 | 3.2 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
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