Ramon Ortiz, RHP (4-4, 5.05)Ortiz will face the Braves for the second time this season. The last time he faced them was May 12, when he gave up six runs in 6 1/3 innings. Ortiz has won his last four decisions. In his last outing, Ortiz had another quality start, pitching 6 2/3 innings and giving up four runs (two earned) against the Brewers. He struck out a season-high seven batters and walked just one.
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John Smoltz, RHP (4-3, 3.72)Smoltz pitched well in his last inning, but took the loss after giving up four runs in seven innings. Though it was only the fourth time this season he has allowed four or more runs in a start, the right-hander said he was encouraged with the overall location of his pitches. Smoltz has pitched against Washington twice already this season and is 1-1 with five runs allowed in 14 innings.
