Atlanta brings its typical everyday lineup to Nationals Park, aiming to close the final road trip with a win as they face a Nationals squad near the bottom of the league.

Braves bring a deep lineup into DC with Strider’s variant form; their power and depth can overpower Parker if Washington falters early. The matchup hinges on Strider’s command and the Nationals’ readiness to capitalize on early chances.

Waldrep's rough night notwithstanding, the Braves benefit from a high-upside rookie core and continued rotation depth as they press toward postseason contention, with questions about how young arms fit into the playoff picture.

Waldrep endured an eight-run outing but remains a rookie with high upside for Atlanta, illustrating the volatility often seen with first-year arms and the potential to rebound quickly.

Strider 5-13 with a 4.86 ERA; Braves have lost his last six starts; still considered elite by the market, but underperforming relative to his reputation.