Braves vs. Astros Probable Starting Pitchers – April 17

The Atlanta Braves (11-5) look to add to a three-game winning streak as they visit the Houston Astros (6-13) at 2:10 PM ET on Wednesday.

This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Braves will send Max Fried (1-0) to the mound, while J.P. France (0-2) will take the ball for the Astros.

Braves vs. Astros Pitcher Matchup and Game Info

  • When: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 2:10 PM ET
  • Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
  • How to Watch on TV: BSSE
  • Probable Pitchers: Fried – ATL (1-0, 8.74 ERA) vs France – HOU (0-2, 8.22 ERA)
  • Braves vs. Astros Odds

  • Braves to win: -137
  • Astros to win: +115
  • Spread: Braves -1.5
  • Total: 9.5 runs
  • Braves vs. Astros Pitcher Performance

    Fried France
    3 GS 3
    1-0 W-L 0-2
    8.74 ERA 8.22
    11.1 IP 15.1
    5 BB 7
    10 SO 12

    Braves Probable Starting Pitcher: Max Fried

  • The Braves will send Fried (1-0) out for his fourth start of the season. He is 1-0 with an 8.74 ERA and 10 strikeouts through 11 1/3 innings pitched.
  • In his last appearance on Friday, the lefty went 6 1/3 innings against the Miami Marlins, allowing one earned run while surrendering four hits.
  • The 30-year-old has amassed an ERA of 8.74, with 7.9 strikeouts per nine innings, in three games this season. Opponents have a .320 batting average against him.
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    Astros Probable Starting Pitcher: J.P. France

  • France (0-2) will take to the mound for the Astros and make his fourth start of the season.
  • The right-hander gave up eight earned runs and allowed eight hits in four innings pitched against the Texas Rangers on Saturday.
  • The 29-year-old has pitched in three games this season with an ERA of 8.22 and 7.0 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .328.
  • France has started three games this season, and he’s lasted five or more innings two times. He averages 5.0 innings per appearance.
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