Christian Friedrich (2-1, 2.53 ERA) and the San Diego Padres (23-35) meet Williams Perez (2-1, 3.86 ERA) and the Atlanta Braves (16-40) in the first of a three-game series at Petco Park. The game starts at 10:10 p.m. ET on Monday, Jun. 6 and will air on FSSD and FSSE.
In his last start, Friedrich pitched 5.0 innings, allowing four runs (one unearned), striking out four and walking four in a 14-6 victory over the Mariners. Wil Myers (.283, 33 Rs, 10 HRs, 30 RBIs, 6 SBs) continued his strong season yesterday, going 2 for 4 with one run, one home run, and two RBIs. The Braves were victorious over the Giants 5-4 the last time Perez pitched. He went 5.2 innings, giving up four runs (one unearned), striking out two and walking two.
The odds are even for this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable at the moment. San Diego has averaged 0.0 runs per game over the last 10 games, higher than its season average of 0.0. They typically aren’t overmatched by pitchers, ranking fifth in the NL with an average of only 9.2 strikeouts per game. Over their past 10 games, San Diego’s pitchers have been playing lights out, only allowing 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. Atlanta’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.
Predictions: SU Winner – SD
Notes
Atlanta has won 26% (5-14) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, San Diego has won 40% (10-15) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Braves managed to give up six walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Padres who are heading in with a 4-0 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Braves are 10-8. The Padres have a 17-3 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 30th, Atlanta sits at the bottom of the league in runs, scoring 174 this season. San Diego ranks in the bottom half at 20th with 232.
San Diego and Atlanta both rank near the bottom of the league in walks. San Diego sits at 26th with 143 this season and Atlanta ranks 21st with 163.
When the Padres hit at least one home run, they are 19-13. When the Braves hit at least one homer, they have a 6-12 record.
