The Atlanta Braves look for a series win against the Washington Nationals with Grant Holmes starting. Holmes enters with a 3.80 ERA and a 3-1 record and recently held the Boston Red Sox scoreless over six innings, allowing five hits and striking out four while using 87 pitches. He has produced four quality starts this season and is expected to help keep the Braves strong defensively. Washington counters with Jake Irvin, who has a 5.79 ERA and a 1-4 record. Irvin previously lost to Atlanta on April 20, allowing three earned runs in five innings, while Atlanta’s bullpen and late scoring drove the outcome. Irvin’s curveball is a key threat, producing a 16 strikeout rate and limiting hits.
"Holmes, who's holding a 3.80 ERA and a 3-1 record, had a nice outing against the Boston Red Sox last weekend (May 17). Extending his stay to six innings-an upgrade from his previous four starts, where he had trouble with control- he held the Redsox scoreless with five hits and four total strikeouts within 87 pitches."
"Now, with four quality starts under his belt for the season, the righty is looking to close out game two in the same fashion and keep the Braves alive on the defensive side."
"Irvin last faced the Braves on April 20, where he took the loss (9-4), giving up three earned runs across his five innings. It was the bullpen rather than Irvin's appearance that Atlanta's offense took advantage of in that game, scoring five runs in the sixth and capping it off with two more in the ninth."
"The one pitch in his arsenal that could rattle the Braves' offense is Irvin's curveball. This season, he's gotten his second-leading strikeout rate (16) with the pitch and has only yielded five base hits with it."
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