Jorge Mateo gets the start and Mike Yastrzemski moves down the lineup
Two of the top three lineups in MLB face off this evening
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 12: Jorge Mateo #2 of the Atlanta Braves scores a run in the second inning during the game against the Cleveland Guardians at Truist Park on April 12, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr. /Atlanta Braves/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Atlanta Braves will be facing off against the Washington Nationals tonight in a battle of two of top three offenses in MLB right now in terms of runs scored per game.
The Braves are scoring 5. 55 runs per game and the Nats are scoring 5. 50.
This matchup will feature five hitters in the top thirty in the NL in wRC+. CJ Abrams in currently number two in the NL with Michael Harris rounding out the top thirty. With the Nats’ starter Jake Irvin being a RHP, it could be assumed that we will see a lineup that features the red hot Dom Smith, but what we did not know for certain is if Walt Weiss will be resting any of the starters.
He has been doing that this season seemingly more than Brian Snitker did. 📍 Washington, DC #BravesCountry pic. twitter.