NATIONALS AT BRAVES
What you need to know about the upcoming four-game series between the Nationals and Braves at Truist Park Monday-Thursday.
MONDAY, 4:10 p.m., BALLY SPORTS SOUTH
Gates open: 2 p.m.
Memorial Day: The Braves will commemorate Memorial Day with a special pregame ceremony in honor of fallen military personnel.
Foundation work: Each month, military families or children from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta receive a special pregame experience with Chris Sale including parking, tickets to the game, access to the Community Clubhouse (food and beverage included), and Braves goody bags. These experiences are made possible by Sale’s 1% donation to the Braves Foundation through his contract. The outing on Memorial Day will host TAPS families (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) in the Community Clubhouse.
National Anthem: United States Air Force Staff Sergeant Melissa Griffith
Pitching matchup: Charlie Morton vs. Mitchell Parker
TUESDAY, 7:20 p.m., BALLY SPORTS SOUTH
Gates open: 5:30 p.m.
Giveaway: The first 15,000 fans in attendance will receive a Ronald Acuña Jr. bobblehead commemorating his 2023 National League MVP Award (Part 2 of 3 in Acuña Jr. bobblehead series).
Foundation work: During Tuesday home games this summer, the Braves Foundation and NexGard host an adoptable dog in partnership with Ozzie’s Best Chance program and Lifeline Animal Project. The dog will go to their forever home with a housewarming care package from the Ozzie Albies Foundation to assist with the transition process and help them settle into their forever home. Located inside First Base gate.
National Anthem: Ellijay Elementary School Chorus
Pitching matchup: Max Fried vs. Jake Irvin
WEDNESDAY, 7:20 p.m., BALLY SPORTS SOUTH
Gates open: 5:30 p.m.
Giveaways: The first 4,500 fans through the gates will receive a Visit Sarasota beach towel.
National Anthem: Madras Middle School
Pitching matchup: TBA vs. MacKenzie Moore
THURSDAY, 7:20 p.m., BALLY SPORTS SOUTH
Gates open: 5:30 p.m.
Giveaway: The first 15,000 fans in attendance will receive a Matt Olson bobblehead commemorating his franchise record of 54 home runs in 2023
National Anthem: Hillgrove High School
Pitching matchup: Reynaldo Lopez vs. Trevor Williams
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