The Atlanta Braves (17-6) and the Cleveland Guardians (18-7) face off at Truist Park on Friday at 7:20 PM ET, beginning a three-game series.
This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Braves will send Chris Sale (2-1) to the mound, while Logan Allen (3-0) will answer the bell for the Guardians.
Braves vs. Guardians Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Friday, April 26, 2024 at 7:20 PM ET
Where: Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia
How to Watch on TV: BSSO
Probable Pitchers: Chris Sale (Braves) – 2-1, 4.38 ERA vs Logan Allen (Guardians) – 3-0, 5.06 ERA
Braves vs. Guardians Odds
Braves to win: -262
Guardians to win: +213
Spread: Braves -1.5
Total: 8.5 runs
Braves vs. Guardians Pitcher Performance
| Sale |
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Allen |
| 4 |
GS |
5 |
| 2-1 |
W-L |
3-0 |
| 4.38 |
ERA |
5.06 |
| 24.2 |
IP |
26.2 |
| 6 |
BB |
9 |
| 27 |
SO |
21 |
Braves Probable Starting Pitcher: Chris Sale
Sale (2-1 with a 4.38 ERA and 27 strikeouts in 24 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Braves, his fifth of the season.
In his last appearance on Friday, the lefty went seven innings against the Texas Rangers, giving up three earned runs while surrendering five hits.
The 35-year-old has an ERA of 4.38, with 9.9 strikeouts per nine innings, in four games this season. Opponents are hitting .222 against him.
Sale will look to last five or more innings for his fifth straight appearance. He’s averaging 6.1 innings per outing.
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Guardians Probable Starting Pitcher: Logan Allen
Allen (3-0) will take the mound for the Guardians, his sixth start of the season.
The left-hander last pitched on Saturday, when he gave up three earned runs and allowed five hits in 5 1/3 innings against the Oakland Athletics.
The 25-year-old has an ERA of 5.06 and 7.1 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .272 in five games this season.
In five starts this season, he’s earned one quality start.
Allen has pitched five or more innings in two straight games and will look to extend that streak.
He has one appearance this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his five chances this season.
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