Matt Wisler (0-1, 3.10 ERA) and the Atlanta Braves (4-15) meet David Price (2-0, 7.06 ERA) and the Boston Red Sox (10-9) in the second of a two-game interleague series at Turner Field. The Braves lost the last game 1-0, extending a six-game losing streak. The game starts at 7:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Apr. 26 and will air on NESN and FSSO.
In his most recent outing, Wisler pitched 6.2 innings, giving up one runs (one unearned), striking out six and walking two in a 2-1 loss to the Dodgers. Adonis Garcia (.313, 6 Rs, 1 HR, 6 RBIs) went 1 for 4 yesterday. The Red Sox were also unsuccessful the last time Price pitched. He did not do well, pitching 3.2 innings, allowing eight runs, striking out five and walking two in a 12-8 loss to the Rays. Mookie Betts (.273, 16 Rs, 4 HRs, 14 RBIs, 4 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup and the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable at the moment. The Braves have a SU record of 9-9 against the AL. The most recent 10-game stretch for the Braves has gone great. Over that span, Atlanta is averaging 0.0 runs per game, well over their season average of 0.0. Don’t expect the Atlanta hitters to swing wildly in their own ballpark. They average only 8.9 strikeouts per home game. Over their past 10 games, Atlanta’s pitchers have been playing lights out, only allowing 0.0 runs per game, below their season average of 0.0.
When playing Teams in the National League, the Red Sox have a 4-14 record SU. During the last 10 games, they averaged 0.0 runs per game, above their 0.0 season average. Boston is one of the top hitting teams in the league, converting .272 of their at-bats for hits. Boston is a terror on the base paths, ranking fourth in the MLB with 16 stolen bases. The last 10 games have really brought the best out of the Boston pitchers. They’ve allowed 0.0 runs per game during that span, which is lower than their season average of 0.0.
The only other game between the two teams went Boston’s way.
Predictions: SU Winner – BOS
Notes
Boston won its last game in a shutout, its first of the season. Atlanta has been shut out two times this season.
Atlanta has won 38% (3-5) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Boston has won 56% (5-4) of its games when taking a late lead.
Having scored one run in their last game, the Red Sox are going to have to step it up if they want to win this matchup. The Braves have a 1-1 record in games where opponents scored one run or less.
When they are outhit, the Braves are 1-9. The Red Sox have a 1-5 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 30th in home runs, Atlanta has hit three this season. Boston ranks 27th with 14 home runs.
Ranking 24th, Atlanta is near the bottom of the league in hits, notching 7.63 per game. Boston ranks in the top five at third with 9.58.
Ranking first in on-base plus slugging percentage, Atlanta has an OPS of .000 this season. Boston ranks 11th with an OPS of .761.
When the Red Sox allow at least one home run, they are 6-8. When the Braves allow one or more homers, they have a 1-10 record.
