The showdown between the Washington Nationals and the Atlanta Braves is set for August 24, 2024, at Truist Park, beginning at 7:20 pm under a clear sky.

Jake Irvin will take the mound for the Nationals, holding a 3.815 ERA, while the Braves will counter with Charlie Morton, who carries a 4.286 ERA.

In the 2024 NL East standings, the Nationals are positioned 13th with a record of 58-70, a 0.45 winning percentage, and are 4th in the division with a 17-18 record against division rivals. They are on a two-game winning streak, showing 4 wins in their last 10 games, and have a home record of 30-33 compared to 28-37 on the road. They have an evenly split performance in day and night games, scoring 545 runs and allowing 607.

Conversely, the Braves rank 6th in the division with a 68-59 record and a 0.54 winning percentage. They are second in the division with a 20-17 divisional record, have won 7 of their last 10 games, and are currently on a one-game winning streak. The Braves show stronger performances at home (34-27) and a fairly balanced road record (34-32). They excel in night games with 41 wins versus 27 in day games. The Braves have scored 545 runs and conceded 493 runs throughout the season.