ATLANTA, GA – JULY 31: Drake Baldwin #30 of the Atlanta Braves takes batting practice prior to the game between the Washington Nationals and the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Friday, July 31, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kathryn Skeean/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images
The Braves are going for another series win at home against their division rival Nationals. Reynaldo Lopez is taking the mound, with Miles Mikolas starting for Washington, in a matchup of unconvincing righties.
Drake Baldwin gets the nod at leadoff against the righty starter, as Walt Weiss continues to swap him and Acuna at the top of the order. Elsewhere, Dominic Smith returns to the lineup, DHing and batting sixth, right ahead of the remnants of Austin Riley. Mike Yastrzemski and Jim Jarvis make up the back of the lineup.
Saturday in the park 🏡 pic.twitter.com/b7ymsKFWG6— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) August 1, 2026
I will update this post once the Nationals release their lineup.
Game Info
Game Time: Saturday, August 1st, 7:15 pm EDT
Location: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA
Watch: BravesVision
Radio/Audio: 680 AM / 93.7 FM The Fan