Matt Wisler (2-4, 3.08 ERA) and Jake Peavy (1-5, 7.26 ERA) are on the hill in the second of a four-game series between the Atlanta Braves (15-35) and the San Francisco Giants (32-21) 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, May. 31 and can be seen on CSBA and FSSE.
Wisler pitched 6.0 innings in his most recent start, surrendering three runs, striking out seven and walking two in a 6-2 defeat to the Brewers. Freddie Freeman (.255, 24 Rs, 8 HRs, 15 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one run. Peavy went 6.2 innings, surrendering one run, striking out four and walking one in a 4-3 win over the Padres in his last outing. Hunter Pence (.309, 27 Rs, 7 HRs, 36 RBIs) has been successful at the plate for the Giants, going 2 for 4 yesterday with one run.
The odds for Atlanta and San Francisco are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently not available. The Braves have seen an uptick in scoring as of late, averaging 0.0 runs during the last 10 games compared to their season average of 0.0 runs per game. Atlanta’s pitching staff has been doing better against opposing offenses during the last 10 games, only allowing an average of 0.0 runs per game, well under their season average of 0.0.
Offensively, the Giants have really picked up the pace in the last 10 games. They have exceeded their season average of 0.0 runs per game by averaging 0.0 during that stretch. San Francisco is excellent at drawing walks with 3.7 per game, ranking fourth in the NL. The Giants allow 0.0 runs per game, but have improved upon those numbers in the past 10 games, allowing 0.0 runs per game during that span. When it comes to issuing walks, the Giants have the third-fewest in the NL with an average of just 2.5 walks allowed per game.
The Braves have the edge in the season series, 1-0.
Predictions: SU Winner – SF
Notes
When leading after seven innings, San Francisco is 10-6, while Atlanta is 5-13.
The Giants are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Braves have a 4-15 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they outhit their opponents, the Braves are 10-7. The Giants have a 22-0 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 30th, Atlanta is at the bottom of the league in runs, scoring 161 this season. San Francisco ranks in the top 10 with 234.
Ranking 19th, Atlanta is in the bottom half of the league in walks, notching 150 this season. San Francisco ranks in the top five at third with 198.
The Braves are 5-11 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Giants are 21-10 when they hit at least one homer.
