Braves vs. Pirates Probable Starting Pitchers – June 29

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The Pittsburgh Pirates (39-42) visit the Atlanta Braves (45-35) for a road game in Atlanta on Saturday. The game begins at 4:10 PM ET.

The Braves will give the nod to Max Fried (7-3, 3.00 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 8 on the season, and the Pirates will counter with Paul Skenes (4-0, 2.14 ERA).

Braves vs. Pirates Pitcher Matchup and Game Info

  • When: Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 4:10 PM ET
  • Where: Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia
  • How to Watch on TV: BSSE
  • Probable Pitchers: Fried – ATL (7-3, 3.00 ERA) vs Skenes – PIT (4-0, 2.14 ERA)
  • Braves vs. Pirates Odds

  • Braves to win: -144
  • Pirates to win: +122
  • Spread: Braves -1.5
  • Total: 7.5 runs
  • Braves vs. Pirates Pitcher Performance

    Fried Skenes
    15 GS 8
    7-3 W-L 4-0
    3.00 ERA 2.14
    90 IP 46.1
    27 BB 8
    80 SO 61

    Braves Probable Starting Pitcher: Max Fried

  • The Braves are sending Fried (7-3) to the mound for his 16th start of the season. He is 7-3 with a 3.00 ERA and 80 strikeouts in 90 2/3 innings pitched.
  • The left-hander’s last time out came on Sunday against the New York Yankees, when he tossed six innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up six hits.
  • In 15 games this season, the 30-year-old has put up a 3.00 ERA and 8 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .211 to his opponents.
  • Fried has eight quality starts under his belt this year.
  • Fried will try to extend a seven-game streak of lasting five or more innings (he’s averaging six frames per appearance).
  • In four of his 15 total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.
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    Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Paul Skenes

  • The Pirates’ Skenes (4-0) will make his ninth start of the season.
  • The right-hander’s last appearance was on Sunday, when he threw seven innings against the Tampa Bay Rays, giving up one earned run while allowing six hits.
  • The 22-year-old has pitched in eight games this season with an ERA of 2.14 and 11.8 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .222.
  • If he completes six or more innings with three or fewer earned runs allowed, he’ll earn his fourth quality start in a row.
  • Skenes has seven starts in a row of five innings or more.
  • He has two appearances with no earned runs allowed in eight chances this season.
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