It’s the Washington Nationals versus the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on May 22, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:15 PM ET
- Location: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA
- TV Channels: BravesVision (new RSN), MLB Washington Nationals
- Streaming: Atlanta Braves – MLB.TV, Washington Nationals – MLB.TV
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves on May 22, 2026
You can watch the Atlanta Braves take on the Washington Nationals live on DIRECTV on Atlanta Braves – MLB.TV, Washington Nationals – MLB.TV, BravesVision (new RSN) and MLB Washington Nationals on May 22, 2026 at 7:15 PM ET.
Washington Nationals (25-26) at Atlanta Braves (35-16) — Game Preview
The Washington Nationals visit Truist Park at 25-26 to face an Atlanta Braves club sitting at 35-16 near the top of the National League. Atlanta has the stronger run-prevention profile, with its staff ERA around 3.11 compared with Washington’s mark near 4.98. Bryce Elder starts for the Braves at 4-2 with a 2.01 ERA, while Washington is now listed with Richard Lovelady starting instead of Miles Mikolas. At the plate, CJ Abrams has been one of the Nationals’ top bats, while James Wood adds left-handed power with 13 home runs. The Braves counter with Matt Olson, who has 14 home runs and 42 RBIs while hitting .274, giving Atlanta a key middle-order power source at first base. With the Braves hitting well as a team and Washington trying to keep pace in the NL East, the starting pitching change is the main update to note before first pitch.
Regional Coverage
BravesVision (new RSN), MLB Washington Nationals
Streaming
Atlanta Braves – MLB.TV, Washington Nationals – MLB.TV
League Packages
MLB Extra Innings®
What Time is the Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves Game Today?
The Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves game starts at 7:15 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves?
You can watch Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves on Atlanta Braves – MLB.TV, Washington Nationals – MLB.TV, your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves Channel on DIRECTV
MLB Washington Nationals (Channel 641), BravesVision (new RSN) (Channel 645)
Players to Watch: Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves
Washington Nationals
CJ Abrams — SS. Abrams gives Washington a productive left-handed bat near the top of the order, with a strong on-base profile and run-production value from shortstop. His combination of contact and extra-base ability makes him one of the Nationals’ key matchups against Elder.
James Wood — RF. Wood brings the team-leading 13 home runs into the matchup and pairs that with a .254 batting average and 34 RBIs. The right-field bat is the most consistent power source in a Nationals lineup that has hit 61 home runs as a team.
Richard Lovelady — SP. Lovelady is now listed as Washington’s starter, entering at 2-2 with a 2.61 ERA and 20 strikeouts. He gives the Nationals a different look than the originally expected Miles Mikolas, and his ability to limit early traffic will matter against an Atlanta lineup led by Olson.
Atlanta Braves
Matt Olson — 1B. The Braves first baseman has 14 home runs and 42 RBIs with a .274 batting average, leading the lineup in long balls and tying for the team RBI lead. Olson is the most reliable power producer on a club already hitting .266 as a team.
Bryce Elder — SP. Tonight’s probable starter takes the ball at 4-2 with a 2.01 ERA across 62.2 innings, and the supporting numbers back it up — 56 strikeouts and a 0.99 WHIP. Elder has been the steady arm in a rotation that has helped Atlanta to a 3.11 team ERA.
Injury Report: Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves
Washington Nationals
Cole Henry (RP) — 15-day IL, right shoulder strain
Trevor Williams (SP) — 60-day IL, right elbow surgery
Josiah Gray (SP) — 60-day IL, right elbow strain
Ken Waldichuk (RP) — 60-day IL, left elbow sprain
Tyler Stuart (SP) — out, right elbow surgery
Max Kranick (RP) — 15-day IL, right elbow surgery
Atlanta Braves
Hurston Waldrep (SP) — 60-day IL, right elbow surgery
Drake Baldwin (C) — 10-day IL, right oblique strain
Kyle Farmer (DH) — 10-day IL, right forearm strain
Joe Jimenez (RP) — 60-day IL, left knee surgery
Spencer Schwellenbach (SP) — 60-day IL, right elbow surgery
Sean Murphy (C) — 10-day IL, left finger fracture
Danny Young (RP) — 60-day IL, left elbow surgery
AJ Smith-Shawver (SP) — 60-day IL, right elbow surgery
Joey Wentz (RP) — 60-day IL, right knee surgery
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