Mike Foltynewicz (7-5, 4.30 ERA) and the Atlanta Braves (50-83) meet Jarred Cosart (0-1, 4.23 ERA) and the San Diego Padres (55-77) in the last of a three-game series at Turner Field. The Braves won the last game 8-1, and Atlanta leads the series 2-0. The game starts at 12:10 p.m. ET on Thursday, Sep. 1 and will air on FSSD and FSSE.
In his last start, Foltynewicz pitched 7.2 innings, allowing one run, striking out six and walking one in a 3-1 victory over the Giants. Matt Kemp (.258, 67 Rs, 26 HRs, 86 RBIs) played well again yesterday, going 2 for 4 with one RBI. The Padres were unsuccessful against the Marlins 7-6 the last time Cosart pitched. He went 5.0 innings, allowing two, striking out three and walking two. Wil Myers (.260, 81 Rs, 23 HRs, 73 RBIs, 24 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one stolen base.
Atlanta, a -129 favorite, will look to capitalize at home against San Diego. The Over/Under (O/U) for the matchup is eight runs. The Braves have a losing record of 4-11 when playing as the favorite and an overall money line of -873. Over their past 10 games, Atlanta’s offense has been playing lights out, averaging 5.7 runs per game, well over their season average of 3.7. Below average play has been the norm lately for the Atlanta pitchers. The Braves have given up an average of 6.5 runs to opponents in their last 10 games, above their season average of 4.9 runs per game.
On the other side, the Padres have a subpar record of 41-69 when they are the underdog and are -270 overall with the money line. The Padres have racked up 110 steals on the year, making them one of the most threatening base-running teams in the league.
The Braves are 3-2 against the Padres this season. This game will feature Cosart (RHP) on the mound against the Braves, who have a 35-55 record when they take on a right-handed starter. Taking the hill against the Padres will be the right-hander Foltynewicz. They sport a 39-58 record against righties.
Predictions: SU Winner – ATL, O/U – Over
Notes
The Braves are coming off of a hot pitching game where they recorded 14 strikeouts. The Padres have a record of 2-11 when they are struck out that many times or more.
It looks like the Braves have a slight leg up on the Padres, as the Braves have won their last two games while the Padres have lost their last two.
When they outhit their opponents, the Braves are 38-19. The Padres have a 40-9 record when outhitting opponents.
Atlanta and San Diego both rank near the bottom of the league in runs. Atlanta sits at 29th with 500 runs this season and San Diego ranks 21st with 565.
Ranking 20th, San Diego is in the bottom half of the league in walks, notching 378 this season. Atlanta ranks in the top half at 13th with 412.
The Braves are 27-33 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Padres are 45-40 when they hit at least one homer.
