John Gant (1-2, 4.45 ERA) and Trevor Bauer (5-2, 3.20 ERA) start in the first of a three-game series between the Atlanta Braves (26-49) and the Cleveland Indians (44-30) at Turner Field. The Indians come into this series hoping to extend a nine-game winning streak. Action begins at 7:10 p.m. ET on Monday, Jun. 27 and can be seen on STOh and FSSE.
Gant pitched 5.2 innings in his last outing, surrendering three runs and striking out five in a 3-0 defeat to the Marlins. Freddie Freeman (.282, 36 Rs, 13 HRs, 28 RBIs, 3 SBs) had another good game yesterday, going 3 for 3 with two runs, one home run, and one RBI. Bauer went 9.0 innings, surrendering one run, striking out 10 and walking one in a 6-1 win over the Rays in his most recent start. Mike Napoli (.235, 43 Rs, 16 HRs, 51 RBIs, 3 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one run, one home run, and two RBIs.
Notes
The Braves are coming into this game after allowing no walks during their last outing. The Indians have a 2-2 record when opponents don’t give up any walks.
When they are outhit, the Braves are 5-32. The Indians have a 6-19 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 30th in home runs, Atlanta has hit 37 this season. Cleveland ranks 11th with 94 home runs.
Ranking 23rd, Atlanta is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 213 this season. Cleveland ranks in the top half at 12th with 238.
The Braves are 14-14 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Indians are 30-21 when they hit at least one homer.
