In the first of a four-game series between the Atlanta Braves (14-35) and the San Francisco Giants (32-20) at Turner Field, Mike Foltynewicz (1-2, 3.95 ERA) and Jeff Samardzija (7-2, 2.54 ERA) take the mound. The game gets underway at 1:10 p.m. ET on Monday, May. 30 and will air on CSBA and FSSE.
In his most recent outing, Foltynewicz pitched 5.2 innings, allowing one run, striking out seven and walking four in a 3-2 loss to the Brewers. The Giants were victorious the last time Samardzija pitched. He pitched well, going 6.2 innings, allowing one run, striking out seven and walking three in an 8-2 victory over the Padres. Hunter Pence (.304, 26 Rs, 7 HRs, 36 RBIs) has been doing well offensively for the Giants, going 3 for 5 yesterday with two runs and three RBIs.
The odds are even for this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is currently unavailable. The most recent 10-game stretch for the Braves has gone great. Over that span, Atlanta is averaging 0.0 runs per game, well over their season average of 0.0. Atlanta’s pitching staff has put it all together in the past 10 games. Its average runs allowed per game dropped to 0.0 during that span, compared to its 0.0 season average.
San Francisco has been playing better lately, averaging 0.0 runs per game, more than their season average of 0.0. The Giants average 3.8 walks per game, making them one of the most disciplined teams in the NL. The last 10 games have really brought the best out of the San Francisco pitchers. They’ve allowed 0.0 runs per game during that span, which is lower than their season average of 0.0. They also allow just 2.5 walks per game, good for third in the NL.
Predictions: SU Winner – SF
Notes
The Braves managed to give up four walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Giants who are coming in with an 18-10 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Braves are 10-7. The Giants have a 22-0 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 30th in runs, Atlanta has earned 156 this season. San Francisco ranks eighth with 231 runs.
Ranking 19th, Atlanta is in the bottom half of the league in walks, notching 148 this season. San Francisco ranks in the top five at third with 196.
The Braves are 5-11 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Giants are 21-9 when they hit at least one homer.
