The Atlanta Braves<\/strong> are still trying to punch their postseason ticket, and will look to pull within a game of the second National League wild card with a win over the NL East-leading Washington Nationals<\/strong> on Tuesday in game two of a three-game set in D.C. Cappers Picks provides free MLB Baseball handicapping<\/strong> tips all season long. <\/p>\n ATL: Ervin Santana (R) (14-7, 3.61 ERA) v WAS: Jordan Zimmermann (R) (10-5, 2.93 ERA)<\/strong> Click here to view…\u00a0ATS Picks & Stats<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Expert MLB Betting Insight!<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n The Braves (74-69) lead league with 100 quality starts despite losing two of its best starters to season-ending injuries in spring training, and currently trail the Pittsburgh Pirates by 1 1\/2 games for the second NL wild card spot.<\/p>\n However, the offense has struggled. Atlanta plated just a single run in Monday night’s series opener coming by way of Freddie Freeman.<\/p>\n [dfads params=’groups=63744&limit=1&return_javascript=0′]<\/p>\n The Braves have scored one run or fewer in six of their past nine games.<\/p>\n Washington (80-61) in the meantime, moved closer to grabbing the National League East title, and extended their division lead over the Braves to eight games with Monday\u2019s 2-1 victory.<\/p>\n The Nats got key hits from first baseman Adam LaRoche, who is 7-for-16 in his past five games, collecting two hits Monday, and need just 12 more wins to clinch the division title.<\/p>\n [dfads params=’groups=10&limit=1&return_javascript=0′]<\/p>\n They will keep their streak alive by sending right-hander Jordan Zimmermann to the mound on Tuesday. Zimmerman went 4-0 with a 2.21 ERA in six starts last month, and is 0-1 in two starts against the Braves in 2014.<\/p>\n He has allowed only 18 earned runs with seven walks in his past nine outings, and posted a no-decision against the Los Angeles Dodgers for his only start in September.<\/p>\n The Braves will counter with Ervin Santana who beat Philadelphia on Wednesday.<\/p>\n The right-hander has made two starts against Washington this season, going 1-1 with a 5.25 ERA, and is 9-2 with a 3.06 ERA in 13 starts since the end of June.<\/p>\n The Nats are playing well right now, and are even better at home, going 13-3 in their last 16 home games.<\/p>\n They are also 53-23 in Zimmerman\u2019s last 76 starts, while the Braves are 12-6 in their last 18 games in Washington.<\/p>\n [dfads params=’groups=63745&limit=1&return_javascript=0′]<\/p>\n Justin Upton and Jason Heyward are each 5-for-14 lifetime against Zimmermann, and even though Santana has been strong as of late, it’s moistly been at home.<\/p>\n I am going with Washington here. 4* Play On The Nationals<\/strong><\/p>\n [dfads params=’groups=63746&limit=1&return_javascript=0′]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Braves vs Nationals MLB Lines The Atlanta Braves are still trying to punch their postseason ticket, and will look to pull within a game of the second National League wild card with a win over the NL East-leading Washington Nationals on Tuesday in game two of a three-game set in D.C. 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MLB Baseball Gambling<\/h3>\n
\nDate\/Time: 7:05 pm ET Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014<\/strong>
\nVenue: Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia<\/strong>
\nBroadcast: MLBN<\/strong>
\nMLB Baseball Gambling Line: -148 Washington<\/strong>
\nMLB Baseball Gambling Line: 7<\/strong>
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