SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. (Interstat) — The Atlanta Braves seek to reassert their dominance in the National League East when they host the Washington Nationals on Sunday evening at Truist Park.

First pitch is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. EDT under a forecast of 76 degrees and rain. The Braves (36-17) own the best record in the majors. The Nationals (26-27) are hovering around .500 but enter having won the first two games of this four-game series.

Pitching Matchup

Two left-handers are listed as the probable starters for Washington, creating uncertainty about who will take the mound. LHP Foster Griffin (5-2) is scheduled, while RHP Martín Pérez (2-2) is also listed. Atlanta will counter with RHP Grant Holmes (4-1).

Holmes was the hard-luck loser in Saturday’s 2-0 defeat against the Nationals, striking out 10 over five innings while allowing two earned runs and six hits.

Who to Watch

Jake Irvin, Washington: The right-hander is not scheduled to start Sunday, having thrown five scoreless, hitless innings in Saturday’s win, striking out seven. Over his last six appearances, Irvin has a 3-2 record but has been dominant in two of his last three outings.

Grant Holmes, Atlanta: Despite taking the loss Saturday, Holmes has been a reliable arm. In his previous start against Boston, he tossed six scoreless innings. Over his last three outings, he has a 1.20 ERA with 19 strikeouts.

Recent History

Washington won 2-0 on Saturday behind Irvin’s gem. The Nationals dropped a 5-4 decision in 11 innings Friday. Atlanta took four of six games in April meetings, winning the first three in Washington before the Nationals won two of the final three.

Season Context

The Braves are 10-3 in their last 13 games overall and 20-8 at home. The Nationals have feasted on division rivals, going 7-3 in their last 10 against the NL East.

Projection

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 7-5 Atlanta victory. The Braves are -1.5 run-line favorites. The over/under is set at 8.5 runs.

Up Next

Following the series finale, Washington travels to Cleveland for a two-game set beginning Monday. Atlanta heads to Boston for a three-game series starting Tuesday.