Mike Foltynewicz (4-5, 6.06 ERA) and Chad Bettis (5-4, 4.88 ERA) take the hill in the second of a three-game series between the Atlanta Braves (54-71) and the Colorado Rockies (49-74) at Turner Field. The Braves won the last game 5-3 and Atlanta leads the series 1-0. Action begins at 7:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Aug. 25 and can be seen on RTRM and SPSO.
Foltynewicz pitched 4.2 innings in his most recent start, surrendering seven runs, striking out six and walking two in a 7-1 defeat to the Cubs. Bettis went 6.0 innings, surrendering three runs, striking out five and walking three in a 5-4 defeat to the Padres in his last outing.
Atlanta is a slim -112 favorite at home against Colorado. The matchup has an estimated Over/Under (O/U) of eight runs. The Braves have an overall money line of -794 and a record as the favorite of 13-10. The Braves are one of the best in the MLB in terms of extra base hits with 300. Atlanta strikes out the least of any team in the NL, with only 6.9 per game. Atlanta’s pitching staff has been doing poorly against opposing offenses during the last 10 games, allowing an average of 5.8 runs per game, well above its season average of 4.5.
As for their opponent, Colorado is coming in with an overall money line of -1,690 and a disappointing record of 35-54 as the underdog. They played poorly as the underdog over their last 10 games with a 1-6 record, and a 2-8 record SU. Offensively, they average 4.5 runs per game, which is good for second in the NL. The Rockies are tough outs for opponents, ranking third in the NL with 9.2 hits per game. The Rockies allow 5.4 runs per game, but have damaged those numbers in the past 10 games, allowing 8.2 runs per game during that span.
The Rockies lead the season series, 4-1. The Braves have a 45-58 record against right-handed starting pitchers on the year, which is what they’ll be facing when Bettis takes the mound. Foltynewicz (RHP) will be on the hill against the Rockies, who have a 44-54 record against right-handed starting pitchers.
Predictions: SU Winner – Col, O/U – Under
Notes
The Braves are coming into this game after allowing one walk during their last outing. The Rockies have a 10-32 record when opponents give up that many walks or fewer.
When they are outhit, the Rockies are 6-54. The Braves have a 10-49 record when opponents outhit them.
Atlanta ranks at the bottom of the league when it comes to home runs, hitting 79 this season. Colorado ranks in the top 10 at seventh with 143.
Ranking ninth, Atlanta is in the top 10 of the league in hits, notching 8.53 per game. Colorado ranks in the top five at third with 9.20.
Ranking 30th, Atlanta is at the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.678). Colorado ranks in the top five at third with an OPS of .758.
The Rockies are 25-56 when they allow at least one home run. The Braves perform similarly when they allow one or more homers with a 21-51 record.
