Washington at Atlanta

What has happened to the Bravges? They have lost six of seven and got swept in a four game series at home against the Diamondbacks. They have to be happy to see Washington come to town. Atlanta has won three of the last four vs. the Nats. Atlanta starts Tim Hudson who is pitching as good as anyone right now. He started off shaky but has put together a string of excellent starts. In May hwe was 4-1 with a 2.79 ERA. The Bravos are 61-27 overall at home vs. division opponents over the past three seasons and Hudson is 42-12 at home in the first half of the season over the past ten years. Livan Hernandez has given up 7.5 hits per game and Atlanta is 15-2 at home the last two seasons vs. starters who give up 7+ per game. Braves here.