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Atlanta

Max Fried (7 wins, 3 losses, 2.91 ERA) is challenging for his 8th win of the season. In his home game against Pittsburgh on the 30th, Fried pitched excellently, allowing only 1 run in 6 innings. Fried has continued his strong form, allowing just 1 run over more than 5.1 innings in his last three games. Although he struggled on March 31st during an away game in Philadelphia, allowing 3 runs in just 0.2 innings, this match is a perfect chance for revenge. In the previous day's game, Atlanta's offense only managed to score 2 runs in the bottom of the first inning against Logan Webb, highlighting their growing struggle with scoring. With Marcell Ozuna slumping, the entire lineup seems to be faltering as well. The bullpen, which allowed only 1 hit over 3.2 scoreless innings, seems to be the only part of the team living up to expectations.

Philadelphia

Aaron Nola (9 wins, 4 losses, 3.43 ERA) is challenging for his 10th win of the season. On the 30th against Miami at home, Nola pitched 6.2 innings, allowing 3 runs, but suffered a loss due to a lack of run support despite pitching well. On March 31st, in a home matchup against Fried, Nola allowed 7 runs in 4.1 innings, and his inconsistency on the road could be a factor. In the previous day's game against Jamison Taillon, Philadelphia's offense only managed 2 runs, including a solo homer by Nick Castellanos, often struggling in the final game of a series. When Turner and Bohm are slumping, there seems to be no one else in the lineup to step up. The bullpen, which allowed 3 runs in 4 innings, seems unreliable if used in a losing situation.

Comment

Recently, Philadelphia's lineup has had significant trouble against left-handed pitching. It won't be easy to target Fried in a home game. Ultimately, the key is how well Atlanta's previously struggling offense can hit against Nola. Nola does not have a good track record against Atlanta, while Atlanta's closer seems capable of securing a win. The Atlanta Braves, who have an edge in starting pitching, are closer to victory.

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[[Win/Loss]] : Atlanta Win

[[Handicap]] : -1.5 Atlanta Win

[[U/O]] : 7.5 Under ▼