Julio Teheran (3-9, 3.15 ERA) and the Atlanta Braves (48-83) go up against Edwin Jackson (3-4, 5.71 ERA) and the San Diego Padres (55-75) in the first of a three-game series at Turner Field. The game starts at 7:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Aug. 30 and will air on FSSD and FSSE.
In his most recent outing, Teheran pitched 6.0 innings, allowing six runs and striking out four in a 10-9 loss to the Diamondbacks. Freddie Freeman (.289, 78 Rs, 27 HRs, 64 RBIs, 4 SBs) went 1 for 4 Sunday with one run, one home run, and two RBIs. The Padres were also unsuccessful the last time Jackson pitched. He did not do well, pitching 5.0 innings, giving up five runs, striking out two and walking four in a 5-1 loss to the Cubs.
Notes
The Braves are coming off of a weak pitching game where they recorded four strikeouts. The Padres have a record of 3-3 when opponents’ pitchers have four strikeouts or less.
When they are outhit, the Braves are 7-58. The Padres have a 12-56 record when opponents outhit them.
Atlanta ranks at the bottom of the league when it comes to home runs, hitting 92 this season. San Diego ranks in the bottom half at 17th with 148.
Ranking 19th, San Diego is in the bottom half of the league in walks, notching 375 this season. Atlanta ranks in the top half at 13th with 398.
The Braves are 27-33 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Padres are 45-38 when they hit at least one homer.
