Tuesday’s game: Braves vs. Nationals

Probable starting pitchers: Braves RH Matt Wisler (6-8, 5.40 ERA) vs. RH Tanner Roark (4-6, 4.76)

What's new: The Braves wrapped up the road portion of their schedule having gone 25-56, including 6-26 since the All-Star break. The Braves, who are 37-38 at home and 62-94 overall, need to win at least one of their final six games against the Nationals and Cardinals to avoid their first 100-loss season since 1988. Freddie Freeman's availability is in question after he aggravated a sore wrist Sunday in Miami. The Braves will not face Nationals closer Jonathan Papelbon, who was suspended four games by the Nationals for his part in a dugout fight with teammate Bryce Harper and will then serve a three-game suspension for plunking Manny Machado of the Orioles. The Braves are just 3-13 against the Nationals this year. Starting with Dan Uggla's three-run homer April 28 the Nationals have won 12 of the past 14 meetings. The Braves have a 6.39 ERA in the season series while hitting just .247 with five home runs and averaging 3.4 runs per game.

- Carroll Rogers Walton