Williams Perez (2-1, 3.72 ERA) and Albert Suarez (1-1, 2.25 ERA) are on the hill in the third of a four-game series between the Atlanta Braves (15-36) and the San Francisco Giants (33-21) at Turner Field. The Giants won the last game 4-0, and the series is currently tied 1-1. Action begins at 7:10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Jun. 1 and can be seen on CSBA and FSSE.
Perez pitched 6.0 innings in his last outing, surrendering two runs, striking out three and walking one in a 4-2 win over the Marlins. Suarez went 5.0 innings, surrendering three runs, striking out three and walking one in a 5-2 defeat to the Rockies in his most recent start.
The odds for Atlanta and San Francisco are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable as of now. The Braves have seen an uptick in scoring as of late, averaging 0.0 runs during the last 10 games compared to their season average of 0.0 runs per game. Atlanta’s pitching staff has been doing better against opposing offenses during the last 10 games, only allowing an average of 0.0 runs per game, well under their season average of 0.0.
Offensively, the Giants have really picked up the pace in the last 10 games. They have exceeded their season average of 0.0 runs per game by averaging 0.0 during that stretch. San Francisco is excellent at drawing walks with 3.7 per game, ranking fourth in the NL. The Giants allow 0.0 runs per game, but have improved upon those numbers in the past 10 games, allowing 0.0 runs per game during that span. When it comes to issuing walks, the Giants have the third-fewest in the NL with an average of just 2.5 walks allowed per game.
Predictions: SU Winner – SF
Notes
Atlanta has won 28% (5-13) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, San Francisco has won 62% (10-6) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Giants are coming into this game after allowing one walk during their last outing. The Braves have a 1-9 record when opponents give up one walk or less.
When they outhit their opponents, the Braves are 10-7. The Giants have a 23-0 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 30th, Atlanta is at the bottom of the league in runs, scoring 161 this season. San Francisco ranks in the top 10 at ninth with 238.
Ranking 20th, Atlanta is in the bottom half of the league in walks, notching 151 this season. San Francisco ranks in the top five at third with 201.
When the Braves hit at least one home run, they are 5-11. When the Giants hit at least one homer, they have a 21-10 record.
