Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals Live Stream: How to Watch MLB

The Atlanta Braves look to salvage a split with the Washington Nationals in the finale of their 2-game series in D.C. on Wednesday afternoon

The Atlanta Braves (82-57), with back-to-back losses, retain a three-game lead in the National League East entering Wednesday’s finale of a two-game stopover in Washington against the Washington Nationals (67-74) at Nationals Park. The Nationals won the series opener on Tuesday night with a rare feat from a pair of debuting rookies and anticipate the return of All-Star outfielder James Wood for Wednesday’s contest. Wood, out since Aug. 3 with an oblique injury, still leads the majors with 100 runs scored. Meanwhile, Yohandy Morales homered and had three hits in his big-league debut on Tuesday while Jared Simpson worked three perfect innings of relief in his first appearance in the majors.

How to Watch Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals Today:

Game Date: Wednesday, Sep. 2, 2026

Game Time: 1:00 p.m. ET

TV: BravesVision, MLB.TV – Washington Nationals, Washington Nationals

Location: Nationals Park

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Washington got four runs in the second inning on a two-run single by CJ Abrams and a two-RBI double from Brady House to spark a 9-5 win on Tuesday night. Morales hit a solo shot in the third while Simpson earned the win, striking out three in three innings in back of starter Jake Irvin. It marked just the second time since 1901 that a player homered in his debut while a teammate earned the win while also playing his first big-league game.

Ozzie Albies and Michael Harris II homered in the loss for Atlanta while starter AJ Smith-Shawver gave up five runs on six hits with five strikeouts in four innings to take the loss as the Braves try to hold off the scorching-hot Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East race. Ha-Seong Kim went 3-for-3 in the loss after coming into the game just 7-for-86 on the season.

Right-hander Brad Lord (5-2) works as the opener for the Nationals on Wednesday, entering with a 3.75 ERA and 1.191 WHIP in 69.2 innings spread over 33 appearances that includes four starts. Right-hander Grant Holmes (9-5) gets the ball for the Braves and comes in with a 3.71 ERA and 1.337 WHIP in 26 appearances, 25 of them starts, and 128.2 innings.

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The Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals game will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great MLB action.

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