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Nationals vs. Braves game delayed due to rain Saturday 5/23/26

Nationals vs. Braves game delayed due to rain Saturday 5/23/26

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By: Sean Barnard

UPDATE: Game is expected to resume at 5:15 p.m. ET.


Today’s matchup between the Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves has been delayed in the bottom of the second inning.

The score remains 0-0 through the first inning and a half as these two teams wait out the weather. Grant Holmes has thrown 2.0 scoreless innings with five strikeouts and one hit allowed for the Braves. Jake Irvin escaped the first inning without allowing a hit and two strikeouts tallied. Daylen Lile has the only hit of the game to this point.

While the odds are currently frozen as updates on the pitching matchup and timeline to return are established, the Braves are -165 on the moneyline on DraftKings Sportsbook. The Nationals are +126, with the run total currently set at 6.5.

Both of these National League East opponents have gotten off to relatively strong starts to the season. The Braves lead the entire National League with a 36-16 record, while the youthful Nationals sit in third place in the NL East with a 25-27 record.

Stay tuned to DK Network for live updates on the rain delay.

Sean Barnard is a Philadelphia-based writer with experience in the sports media and the betting space since 2020. He has a particular focus on the NBA, but covers a wide range that includes the NFL, WNBA, college basketball, and the MLB. Sean started working for DraftKings Network in 2024. Prior to this you can read his work at ClutchPoints, Philly Sports Network, and Heavy Sports. He also is still active in the Philadelphia Sports Radio scene and is a writer for Crossing Broad.
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