Atlanta Braves at Washington Nationals – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (April 20, 2026)

The Atlanta Braves, currently holding a record of 15-7, are on a five-game winning streak as they face the Washington Nationals, who sit at 10-12 and are riding a one-game winning streak. The Braves have demonstrated strong performance both at home and on the road, with a winning percentage of .682 and a division record of 5-1. In contrast, the Nationals have struggled at home with a 2-7 record but have found success away, boasting an 8-5 record in that category. Key players for the Braves include Jorge Mateo, leading with a batting average of .368, and Chris Sale, who has an impressive 0.77 ERA. The Nationals will look to capitalize on their recent momentum as they aim to improve their standing in the division.

Atlanta Braves at Washington Nationals Game Information

Game Date: April 20, 2026
Game Time: 06:45 PM ET
TV Channel: Washington Nationals, BravesVision, MLB.TV – Atlanta Braves
Location: Nationals Park, Washington, DC
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Washington Nationals Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 10-12
Home Record: 2-7
Away Record: 8-5
Division Record: 8-5
Streak: 1 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .455

Atlanta Braves Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 15-7
Home Record: 8-4
Away Record: 7-3
Division Record: 5-1
Streak: 5 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .682

Stat Leaders

Washington Nationals (10-12, #3 in division)

Batting Average Leader: José Tena, 0.364
RBI Leader: CJ Abrams, 19 RBI
Home Run Leader: James Wood, 7 HR
Runs Leader: James Wood, 20 Runs
Hits Leader: Daylen Lile, 26 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Nasim Nuñez, 8 SB
ERA Leader: Richard Lovelady, 3.00 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Jake Irvin, 21 K
Wins Leader: Foster Griffin, 2 W
Saves Leader: Gus Varland, 2 SV

Atlanta Braves (15-7, #1 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Jorge Mateo, 0.368
RBI Leader: Drake Baldwin, 19 RBI
Home Run Leader: Matt Olson, 5 HR
Runs Leader: Drake Baldwin, 21 Runs
Hits Leader: Drake Baldwin, 28 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Ronald Acuña Jr., 4 SB
ERA Leader: Bryce Elder, 0.77 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Chris Sale, 29 K
Wins Leader: Chris Sale, 4 W
Saves Leader: Raisel Iglesias, 5 SV

Washington Nationals Injury Report

DJ Herz – Elbow (D60) – The Washington Nationals placed LHP DJ Herz on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.
Cole Henry – Shoulder (D15) – The Washington Nationals placed RHP Cole Henry on the 15-day injured list with right rotator cuff strain.
Josiah Gray – Elbow (D60) – The Washington Nationals placed RHP Josiah Gray on the 60-day injured list with a right flexor strain.
Ken Waldichuk – Forearm (D60) – The Washington Nationals transferred LHP Ken Waldichuk from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with left forearm tightness.
Trevor Williams – Elbow (D60) – The Washington Nationals placed RHP Trevor Williams on the 60-day injured list due to a right elbow sprain.

Atlanta Braves Injury Report

Raisel Iglesias – Shoulder (Day-to-Day) – Iglesias was unavailable for Saturday’s (Apr. 18) game against the Phillies due to right shoulder discomfort, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Hurston Waldrep – Elbow (D15) – The Atlanta Braves placed RHP Hurston Waldrep on the 15-day injured list as he recovers from elbow surgery.
Joey Wentz – Knee (D60) – The Atlanta Braves placed LHP Joey Wentz on the 60-day injured list with a right ACL tear.
Sean Murphy – Hip (D10) – The Atlanta Braves placed C Sean Murphy on the 10-day injured list following a right hip labrum repair.
Joe Jiménez – Knee (D60) – The Atlanta Braves placed RHP Joe Jiménez on the 60-day injured list with a left articular cartilage injury.
Spencer Schwellenbach – Elbow (D60) – The Atlanta Braves placed RHP Spencer Schwellenbach on the 60-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
Danny Young – Elbow (D60) – The Atlanta Braves transferred LHP Danny Young to the 60-day injured list with a left elbow reconstruction.
Spencer Strider – Oblique (D15) – The Atlanta Braves placed RHP Spencer Strider on the 15-day injured list with Left oblique muscle strain.
Ha-Seong Kim – Finger (D10) – The Atlanta Braves placed INF Ha-Seong Kim on the 10-day injured list with right middle finger laceration.
AJ Smith-Shawver – Elbow (D60) – The Atlanta Braves placed RHP AJ Smith-Shawver on the 60-day injured list following right elbow reconstruction.

Washington Nationals Upcoming 2026 Schedule

April 20, 2026 vs Atlanta Braves
April 21, 2026 vs Atlanta Braves
April 22, 2026 vs Atlanta Braves
April 23, 2026 vs Atlanta Braves
April 24, 2026 at Chicago White Sox
April 25, 2026 at Chicago White Sox
April 26, 2026 at Chicago White Sox
April 28, 2026 at New York Mets
April 29, 2026 at New York Mets
April 30, 2026 at New York Mets

Atlanta Braves Upcoming 2026 Schedule

April 20, 2026 at Washington Nationals
April 21, 2026 at Washington Nationals
April 22, 2026 at Washington Nationals
April 23, 2026 at Washington Nationals
April 24, 2026 vs Philadelphia Phillies
April 25, 2026 vs Philadelphia Phillies
April 26, 2026 vs Philadelphia Phillies
April 28, 2026 vs Detroit Tigers
April 29, 2026 vs Detroit Tigers
April 30, 2026 vs Detroit Tigers

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