Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves
When ? Sunday, Sep 25, 2011 – 01:35 pm
Where ? Nationals Park
Pitchers: vs Minor vs Detwiler
Looking to help the Braves move closer toward securing a spot in the playoffs, (5-2, 4.27 ERA) will take the ball. Since its series against the Cardinals, Atlanta has gone 3-3 against Florida, lost two of three to the and split the first two of this series. Overall, the Braves have lost nine of 14 and 16 of 26 since Aug. 26. The Nationals will start (3-5, 3.30), who gave up three hits in 7 1/3 innings of a 3-0 win over Philadelphia on Tuesday to snap a three-start winless streak. Pitching struggles have been one reason for the team’s inability to clinch a playoff spot. Atlanta’s starters have a 4.71 ERA over the last 22 games while the bullpen has logged 18 2/3 innings in its last six appearances. Once leading the wild-card race by 8 1/2 games Sept. 4, the Braves (89-69) have had their lead shrink to two games over St. Louis with four remaining following a 4-1 loss to Washington (77-80) on Saturday coupled with the Cardinals’ 2-1 victory over the . The left-hander doesn’t have a decision in five appearances, including two starts, against Atlanta. He allowed three runs and three hits in two innings of relief during an 11-1 loss on July 15. We will post information about results of this match, as soon as posible.