Gio Gonzalez (10-9, 4.14 ERA) and the Washington Nationals (80-57) meet Williams Perez (2-2, 4.62 ERA) and the Atlanta Braves (54-84) in the second of a three-game division series at Nationals Park. The Nationals won the last game 6-4, and Washington leads the series 1-0. The game starts at 7:05 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Sep. 6 and will air on MAS2 and FSSE.
In his last start, Gonzalez pitched 6.0 innings, giving up one run, striking out four and walking one in a 2-1 victory over the Phillies. Daniel Murphy (.340, 82 Rs, 25 HRs, 98 RBIs, 4 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday. The Braves were unsuccessful against the Padres 7-2 the last time Perez pitched. He went 4.1 innings, allowing six runs and striking out two. Freddie Freeman (.295, 85 Rs, 29 HRs, 72 RBIs, 4 SBs) has been hitting the ball well for the Braves, going 2 for 5 yesterday with one RBI.
Notes
Washington recorded at least two errors for the 12th time this season.
The Nationals are coming off of a weak pitching game where they recorded six strikeouts. The Braves have a record of 25-27 when opponents’ pitchers have six strikeouts or less.
When they are outhit, the Braves are 7-58. The Nationals have a 14-32 record when opponents outhit them.
Atlanta ranks at the bottom of the league when it comes to home runs, hitting 98 this season. Washington ranks in the top 10 with 179.
Ranking 12th, Atlanta is in the top half of the league in walks, notching 434 this season. Washington ranks in the top 10 at seventh with 461.
The Nationals are 62-32 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Braves are 31-33 when they hit at least one homer.
