We have clearly hit a bit of a bad streak right now with 4 losses in a row on POD's including a couple by 1 run, but we look to bounce back Sunday night with the Braves looking to take the series from the banged up Nationals. On paper it appears that Washington has the advantage with Gio Gonzalez taking the mound, but I think it's actually the opposite as Gonzalez has been having a rough season and now he faces the Braves who are 9th in OPS vs.LHP and have hit him well. Gonzalez 5.40 ERA in his last 5 starts and has a 5.31 ERA with a 1.54 WHIP in 10 starts vs. the Braves.
Alex Wood on the other hand has been great as a starter for the Braves over 15 starts he has a 2.96 ERA and has split two decisions against the Nationals with a 2.25 ERA. Washington is 17-40 in their last 57 as a dog to +150 and are 10-25 in their last 35 meetings with the Braves. The Braves need this game chasing in the NL East after their poor performance over the last couple of weeks. I think taking this series which is tied at 1 will be a big deal.
