Julio Teheran (0-3, 3.72 ERA) and the Atlanta Braves (7-21) go up against Shelby Miller (0-3, 8.49 ERA) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (13-18) in the second of a three-game series at Turner Field. The Diamondbacks won the last game 7-2, and Arizona leads the series 1-0. The game gets underway at 7:10 p.m. ET on Saturday, May. 7 and will air on FSAZ and FSSO.
In his last start, Teheran pitched 7.0 innings, allowing zero runs, striking out nine and walking one in a 4-3 victory over the Cubs. Freddie Freeman (.273, 10 Rs, 3 HRs, 7 RBIs, 1 SB) played well again yesterday, going 2 for 4 with one stolen base. The Diamondbacks were unsuccessful the last time Miller pitched. He tossed 3.2 innings, giving up three runs, striking out three and walking four in a 6-3 loss to the Rockies. Brandon Drury (.300, 12 Rs, 6 HRs, 12 RBIs) went 1 for 5 yesterday with one run, one home run, and one RBI.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup and the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable at the moment. Atlanta has averaged 0.0 runs per game over the last 10 games, higher than its season average of 0.0. Don’t expect the Atlanta hitters to swing wildly in their own ballpark. They average an NL-low 9.4 strikeouts per home game. The most recent 10 game stretch for Atlanta’s pitching staff has gone great. Over that span, Atlanta’s opponents are averaging 0.0 runs per game, below their season average of 0.0.
During the last 10 games, they averaged 0.0 runs per game, above their 0.0 season average. Arizona’s pitching staff has allowed an average of 0.0 runs per game during the last 10 games, lower than their season average of 0.0.
So far this season, the Diamondbacks are 1-0 against the Braves.
Predictions: SU Winner – ARI
Notes
Arizona has won 31% (5-11) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Atlanta has won 33% (3-6) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Diamondbacks are coming into this game after allowing one walk during their last outing. The Braves have a 1-6 record when opponents give up one walk or less.
When they outhit their opponents, the Braves are 4-5. The Diamondbacks have a 9-4 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 30th in runs, Atlanta has earned 85 this season. Arizona ranks seventh with 137 runs.
Ranking 22nd, Atlanta is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 81 this season. Arizona ranks in the bottom half at 16th with 91.
The Braves are 1-4 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Diamondbacks are 11-13 when they hit at least one homer.
