The Atlanta Braves (44-35) host the Pittsburgh Pirates (39-41) on Friday to kick off a three-game series at Truist Park. The contest starts at 7:20 PM ET.
The Braves will look to Charlie Morton (4-4) against the Pirates and Martin Perez (1-3).
Braves vs. Pirates Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Friday, June 28, 2024 at 7:20 PM ET
Where: Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia
How to Watch on TV: SportsNet PT
Probable Pitchers: Charlie Morton (Braves) – 4-4, 4.20 ERA vs Martín Pérez (Pirates) – 1-3, 4.71 ERA
Braves vs. Pirates Odds
Braves to win: -200
Pirates to win: +169
Spread: Braves -1.5
Total: 9 runs
Braves vs. Pirates Pitcher Performance
| Morton |
|
Pérez |
| 14 |
GS |
11 |
| 4-4 |
W-L |
1-3 |
| 4.20 |
ERA |
4.71 |
| 79.1 |
IP |
57.1 |
| 35 |
BB |
19 |
| 80 |
SO |
46 |
Braves Probable Starting Pitcher: Charlie Morton
Morton gets the start for the Braves, his 15th of the season. He is 4-4 with a 4.20 ERA and 80 strikeouts through 79 1/3 innings pitched.
The right-hander last pitched on Saturday against the New York Yankees, when he went 5 2/3 innings, allowing five earned runs while giving up five hits.
In 14 games this season, the 40-year-old has an ERA of 4.20, with 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .239 against him.
Morton has six quality starts under his belt this season.
Morton will try to continue a seven-game streak of going five or more innings (he’s averaging 5.7 innings per appearance).
He has had three appearances this season in which he did not allow an earned run.
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Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Martín Pérez
Perez (1-3) will take the mound for the Pirates, his 12th start of the season.
The left-hander last pitched on Sunday, May 26 against the Atlanta Braves, throwing three innings and giving up one earned run.
The 33-year-old has an ERA of 4.71, a 2.42 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.552 in 11 games this season.
He has three quality starts in 11 chances this season.
Perez has seven starts of five or more innings this season in 11 chances. He averages 5.2 innings per outing.
He has one appearance with no earned runs allowed in 11 chances this season.
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