NEWSLETTER
Marcell Ozuna and the Atlanta Braves (13-5) host Marcus Semien and the Texas Rangers (11-10) at 7:20 PM ET on Saturday.
If you’re planning on watching this game, keep reading for TV and streaming options for the Atlanta-Texas matchup.
When is Braves vs. Rangers and when does it start?
Where to watch Braves vs. Rangers
The Braves and Rangers will take to the field at Truist Park for this matchup on April 20, and if you want to catch the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on BSSW.
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Braves vs. Rangers Game Preview
These clubs play again following the Braves’ 8-3 victory over the Rangers yesterday. Chris Sale (7.0 IP, 3 R, 5 H, 7 K) picked up the win for the Braves. Travis d’Arnaud went 3-for-4 with three home runs and six RBI to lead the team on offense. Jake Latz (0.2 IP, 4 R, 2 H, 0 K) was credited with the loss on the mound for the Rangers.
Braves Stats, Odds & Insights
The Braves are 13-5 in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 72.2% of those games).
Atlanta averages 1.3 home runs per game to rank seventh in MLB action with 24 total home runs.
The Braves lead the league with a .489 slugging percentage this season, putting up 78 extra-base hits.
Atlanta has the 22nd-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (4.33).
The Braves average MLB’s 18th-ranked WHIP (1.300).
Rangers Stats, Odds & Insights
The Rangers have won seven, or 63.6%, of the 11 games they’ve played as underdogs this season.
Texas ranks 18th in Major League Baseball with 19 home runs.
The Rangers rank 13th in the majors with a .395 team slugging percentage.
Texas pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.18 ERA this year, which ranks 19th in MLB.
Rangers pitchers have a 1.292 WHIP this season, 15th in the majors.
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Braves Starter Recent Performance: Charlie Morton
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Marlins | Apr. 14 | 5.2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 1 |
| vs. Mets | Apr. 8 | 5.2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| at White Sox | Apr. 1 | 5.2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
Rangers Starter Recent Performance: Nathan Eovaldi
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Astros | Apr. 14 | 6.0 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| vs. Athletics | Apr. 9 | 5.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
| at Rays | Apr. 3 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| vs. Cubs | Mar. 28 | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Braves Key Players to Watch
Charlie Morton gets the start for the Braves, his fourth of the season. He is 1-0 with a 5.29 ERA and 18 strikeouts in 17 2/3 innings pitched.
His most recent appearance came on Sunday against the Miami Marlins, when the right-hander went 5 2/3 innings, surrendering six earned runs while allowing seven hits.
The 40-year-old has amassed an ERA of 5.29, with 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings, in three games this season. Opponents have a .242 batting average against him.
Ozuna is batting .351 this season with a team-high eight home runs and 24 RBI.
Matt Olson has 18 hits and an OBP of .357 to go with a slugging percentage of .500 this season.
Ronald Acuna Jr. has 20 hits this season and a slash line of .286/.405/.386.
Rangers Key Players to Watch
The Rangers’ Nathan Eovaldi (1-1) will make his fifth start of the season.
The right-hander gave up five earned runs and allowed eight hits in six innings pitched against the Houston Astros on Sunday.
The 34-year-old has an ERA of 2.92 and 8 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .218 in four games this season.
Semien is hitting .295 with six doubles, four home runs and nine walks.
Adolis Garcia’s five home runs, 20 RBI and .308 batting average are all team-highs.
Corey Seager has two doubles, a home run and nine walks while hitting .301.
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