The Atlanta Braves will be looking for a season-best fifth straight win Saturday night when they continue their series against the Washington Nationals. Atlanta climbed to 56-54 for the season with an 8-4 comeback win Friday night. With the win, the Braves closed to within a half game of the Mets and are one game back of the division leading Phillies.
Atlanta’s offense has been a big part of the team’s surge. They have now scored five runs or more in seven of their last eight games. A big reason for that breakout is the contributions of the group of players that were acquired by Alex Anthopoulos prior to the trade deadline.