After winning the first three games of the series, the Atlanta Braves (64-56) are going for a four-game sweep of the San Francisco Giants (61-62) on Thursday.
Last night, the Braves demolished the Giants for a 13-2 win after low-scoring, 10-inning affairs in the first two games of the series. However, a pitcher's duel might return for game four of the series with two top-of-the-rotation veterans on the mound.
Eight-year Brave Max Fried (7-6, 3.56) will be the guy trying to lead Atlanta to its first sweep since mid-June. The southpaw is facing six-year Giant, Logan Webb (10-8, 3.32), and as you'll find out below, both starters have good success against the opposing team.
This is set up to be a quick, low-scoring game on getaway day for both clubs. The Braves are hoping they complete the job to ensure a happy trip to face the Los Angeles Angels, and the Giants are looking to get back to .500 before a trip to match up with the Oakland A's.
Matchups between the Atlanta Braves and San Francisco Giants on Thursday, August 15:
Here’s how the Braves' lineup fares against today's opposing starting pitcher:
Braves lineup history vs. RHP Logan Webb
| Atlanta batting order | Hits-ABs | HR/RBI | SO |
|---|
CF Michael Harris | 5-8 | 1/2 | 1 |
3B Austin Riley | 6-19 | 0/1 | 3 |
DH Marcell Ozuna | 3-12 | 0/1 | 3 |
1B Matt Olson | 6-19 | 1/4 | 5 |
C Travis d'Arnaud | 2-13 | 1/2 | 4 |
SS Orlando Arcia | 0-8 | 0/1 | 1 |
LF Jarred Kelenic | 2-6 | 0/0 | 2 |
RF Ramón Laureano | 0-5 | 0/0 | 1 |
2B Whit Merrifield | 1-5 | 0/1 | 1 |
Webb is 3-0 with a 2.98 ERA in seven career starts against Atlanta. Most recently, he allowed two runs in seven innings in a win over the Braves on the Fourth of July.
The Braves' lineup got a huge boost from Michael Harris' grand return from the injured list on Wednesday, but he will slide up to the leadoff spot in lieu of Soler's absence. Soler is undergoing an MRI today after leaving yesterday's game as a precaution with left hamstring tightness.
Here’s how the opponents' lineup fares against today's Braves starting pitcher:
Giants lineup's history vs. LHP Max Fried
| San Francisco batting order | Hits-ABs | HR/RBI | SO |
|---|
SS Tyler Fitzgerald | –– | –– | –– |
1B Mark Canha | 5-16 | 2/4 | 3 |
DH Helios Ramos | 0-5 | 0/0 | 2 |
3B Matt Chapman | –– | –– | –– |
LF Jerar Encarnación | 0-2 | 0/0 | 2 |
RF Mike Yastrzemski | 1-5 | 0/0 | 3 |
2B Casey Schmitt | 1-6 | 0/0 | 1 |
C Curt Casali | 0-4 | 0/0 | 2 |
CF Grant McCray | –– | –– | –– |
Fried is 4-0 with a 2.40 ERA in eight appearances against the Giants in his career. He is facing San Francisco for the first time this season, and while he has good historical success against them, he will have to deal with hot-swinging rookie Tyler Fitzgerald and a new-look Giants lineup this time around.
Broadcast info for the Atlanta Braves and San Francisco Giants on Thursday, August 15:
First pitch for game four of the series is set for 3:45 p.m. EST.
The Braves broadcast is on Bally Sports Southeast, while the Giants’ is on NBC Sports Bay Area. Braves fans can also listen to the game by tuning in to the Atlanta Braves Radio Network on 680 AM/93.7 FM The Fan and affiliates across Braves Country.
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