Julio Teheran (1-4, 2.73 ERA) and the Atlanta Braves (12-31) square off against Jimmy Nelson (4-3, 3.07 ERA) and the Milwaukee Brewers (18-26) in a game that has the potential to be low scoring. This is the first of a three-game series at Turner Field. Action begins at 7:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May. 24 and can be seen on FSWI and FSSE.
Teheran pitched 7.2 innings in his last outing, surrendering zero runs and striking out three in a 3-1 win over the Pirates. Freddie Freeman (.272, 19 Rs, 8 HRs, 15 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 4 Sunday. Nelson went 7.1 innings, surrendering zero runs, striking out five and walking four in a 2-1 defeat to the Cubs in his most recent start. Chris Carter (.247, 25 Rs, 13 HRs, 31 RBIs) went 1 for 4 Sunday.
Notes
The Braves are coming into this game after allowing one walk during their last outing. The Brewers have a 2-6 record when opponents give up one walk or less.
When they are outhit, the Brewers are 2-21. The Braves have a 2-20 record when opponents outhit them.
Atlanta ranks at the bottom of the league when it comes to home runs, hitting 18 this season. Milwaukee ranks in the top half with 47.
Ranking 22nd, Atlanta is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 123 this season. Milwaukee ranks in the top five at third with 177.
When the Braves hit at least one home run, they are 4-9. When the Brewers hit at least one homer, they have a 13-11 record.
