Martín Pérez starts another Sunday rubber match for Braves vs. Nationals
The Atlanta Braves are set to face the Washington Nationals in a rubber match on Sunday, marking the third consecutive weekend where a series is on the line. Martín Pérez, the Braves' pitcher, has been performing well this season with a 2.85 ERA and a career-high of 10 strikeouts in a recent game. He will be up against Foster Griffin of the Nationals, who has also shown strong performance since returning to the majors.
- ▪The Braves have won seven of their eight deciding games this season.
- ▪Martín Pérez has a career-best 2.85 ERA and 1.000 WHIP this season.
- ▪Pérez has struggled historically against the Nationals with a 6.20 ERA in six appearances.
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