Nationals-Braves Preview

The Washington Nationals will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Saturday when they take on the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field. The Nationals will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander John Lannan in this game. Lannan has a 5-9 record and a 3.40 ERA this season. Starting this game for the Braves will be Jair Jurrjens. The righthander has a 3.00 ERA to go along with a 9-4 record this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 210-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Braves held off a late rally and defeated the Nationals 7-6 as -210 favorites on Friday. The 13 runs made ti OVER the posted total of (8.5). Brent Lillibridge led the way with two hits and two RBIs for the Braves, Brian McCann drove in two runs. Tim Hudson allowed nine hits over6 2-3 innings in the win. Ryan Wangerhans went 2-for-4 at the plate one RBI for the Nationals, who were +190 underdogs. Tim Redding gave up six runs off six hits over 6 2-3 innings in the loss. Current streak: Washington has lost 3 straight games. Atlanta has won 3 straight games. Team records: Washington: 36-61 SU Atlanta: 46-50 SU Washington most recently: When playing on Saturday are 3-7 Before playing Atlanta are 3-7 After playing Atlanta are 6-4 After a loss are 3-7 Atlanta most recently: When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing Washington are 6-4 After playing Washington are 4-6 After a win are 4-6 A few trends to consider: Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta Washington is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Atlanta Washington is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road Atlanta is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Washington Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington Next up: Atlanta home to Washington, Sunday, July 20