Mike Foltynewicz (4-3, 5.23 ERA) and Patrick Corbin (2-3, 4.08 ERA) start in the second of a three-game series between the Atlanta Braves (52-63) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (56-58) at Turner Field. The Braves won the last game 3-2 and Atlanta leads the series 1-0. Action begins at 7:10 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 15 and can be seen on FSAZ and FSSO.
Foltynewicz pitched 5.2 innings in his most recent start, surrendering two runs, striking out three and walking four in a 7-2 win over the Marlins. Corbin went 6.0 innings, surrendering three runs, striking out five and walking one in a 4-3 defeat to the Reds in his last outing. Paul Goldschmidt (.340, 74 Rs, 22 HRs, 84 RBIs, 19 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one RBI.
Arizona takes on Atlanta as a -136 favorite. The Over/Under (O/U) for the matchup is sitting at seven runs. The Braves have an overall money line of -212 and a record as the underdog of 38-53. The Braves have seen an uptick in scoring as of late, averaging 4.8 runs during the last 10 games compared to their season average of 3.8 runs per game. The Braves are one of the best in the MLB in terms of extra base hits with 273. Atlanta strikes out the least of any team in the NL, with only 6.8 per game.
In games where it is the favorite, Arizona has a 22-21 record and an overall money line of +237. Offensively, they average 4.5 runs per game, which is tops in the NL. The Diamondbacks are tough outs for opponents, leading the NL with 9.3 hits per game. The Diamondbacks are an excellent base stealing team with 100 stolen bases, ranking second in the MLB.
The Braves have an 8-12 record against left-handed starting pitchers on the year, which is what they’ll be facing when Corbin takes the mound. Foltynewicz (RHP) will be on the hill against the Diamondbacks, who have a 44-42 record against right-handed starting pitchers.
Predictions: SU Winner – Ari, O/U – Over
Notes
When leading after 7 innings, Arizona is 21-17, while Atlanta is 23-34.
The Diamondbacks managed to give up six walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Braves who are heading in with a 6-5 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Braves are 35-16. The Diamondbacks have a 39-15 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 26th in runs, Atlanta has earned 430 this season. Arizona ranks third with 516 runs.
Ranking 18th, Atlanta is in the bottom half of the league in walks, notching 318 this season. Arizona ranks in the top 10 at 10th with 347.
The Braves are 30-23 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Diamondbacks are 38-22 when they hit at least one homer.
