NEWSLETTER
The Atlanta Braves (46-35), led by Marcell Ozuna and aiming for a series sweep, host the Pittsburgh Pirates (39-43) at 11:35 AM ET on Sunday.
See how to watch the Atlanta-Pittsburgh matchup below.
When is Braves vs. Pirates and when does it start?
Where to watch Braves vs. Pirates
The Braves and Pirates will hit the field at Truist Park for this matchup on June 30, and if you’d like to see the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
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Braves vs. Pirates Game Preview
The Braves defeated the Pirates 2-1 yesterday, with Daysbel Hernandez getting the win (1.0 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 K) and Jarred Kelenic leading the way offensively (going 2-for-3 with a home run and an RBI). Kyle Nicolas (0.0 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 K) took the loss for the Pirates.
Braves Stats, Odds & Insights
The Braves have gone 43-29 in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 59.7% of those games).
Atlanta averages 1.1 home runs per game to rank 14th in MLB play with 89 total home runs.
The Braves’ .403 slugging percentage ranks 11th in MLB.
Atlanta has the fourth-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (3.49).
The Braves have the eighth-lowest WHIP in baseball (1.206).
Pirates Stats, Odds & Insights
The Pirates have entered the game as underdogs 49 times this season and won 24, or 49%, of those games.
Pittsburgh ranks 24th in Major League Baseball with 76 home runs.
The Pirates are 28th in MLB with a slugging percentage of only .359 this season.
Pittsburgh has pitched to a 4.01 ERA this season, which ranks 16th in baseball.
The Pirates have a combined WHIP of 1.279 as a pitching staff, which ranks 18th in MLB.
Braves Starter Recent Performance: Spencer Schwellenbach
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Cardinals | June 24 | 5.0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| vs. Tigers | June 18 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| at Orioles | June 12 | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| at Red Sox | June 5 | 4.2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| vs. Nationals | May 29 | 5.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
Pirates Starter Recent Performance: Bailey Falter
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Reds | June 24 | 4.0 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| vs. Reds | June 18 | 7.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| at Cardinals | June 12 | 4.0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| vs. Dodgers | June 6 | 4.0 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
| at Blue Jays | May 31 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
Braves Key Players to Watch
Spencer Schwellenbach (1-3 with a 5.40 ERA and 25 strikeouts in 26 2/3 innings pitched) gets the start for the Braves, his sixth of the season.
The righty last appeared on Monday against the St. Louis Cardinals, when he tossed five innings, allowing four earned runs while giving up eight hits.
In five games this season, the 24-year-old has a 5.40 ERA and 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .265 to opposing batters.
Ozuna is batting .300 with 21 home runs and 67 RBI. All three of those stats are tops among Atlanta hitters this season.
Ozzie Albies has 75 hits and an OBP of .313 to go with a slugging percentage of .400 this season.
Matt Olson has 73 hits this season and a slash line of .241/.318/.429.
Pirates Key Players to Watch
The Pirates’ Bailey Falter (3-6) will make his 16th start of the season.
The left-hander gave up four earned runs and allowed five hits in four innings pitched against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday.
The 27-year-old has pitched to a 4.00 ERA this season with 5.8 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.4 walks per nine across 15 games.
Bryan Reynolds paces the Pirates with 13 home runs and 46 runs batted in, while accumulating a team-best batting average of .278.
Connor Joe has 16 doubles, a triple, seven home runs and 25 walks while hitting .250.
Andrew McCutchen has seven doubles, a triple, 11 home runs and 34 walks while hitting .235.
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