July 3rd 08:20 MLB Atlanta Braves vs San Francisco Giants: Game Prediction, Team Statistics, Player Performance
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Atlanta
Reynaldo López (6 wins, 2 losses, 1.70 ERA) aims for his 7th win of the season. López, who won with a 5-inning, 2-run outing in an away game against St. Louis on the 27th, showcased a stable pitching performance in June, going 3-0 with a 1.64 ERA. As a pitcher with a clear strength in night games and a 3-0 record with a 1.11 ERA at home this year, the likelihood of a strong outing is very high. Atlanta's batting lineup, which failed to attack Faulters in Monday's game and was limited to only 2 runs, clearly showed a lack of focus in clutch situations, which inevitably led to their defeat. The result of two double plays and a 0-for-5 performance with runners in scoring position is quite dismal. The bullpen that held for 4 innings with 1 hit and no runs did its part well.
San Francisco
Hayden Birdsong (5.79 ERA) makes another attempt for his first career win. Birdsong, who pitched 4.2 innings and allowed 3 runs in his debut game against the Cubs at home on the 27th, gave up a home run with just one out to go for the win. Allowing 6 hits and 3 walks, and an average exit velocity of 92.9 mph, overshadowed his average fastball velocity of 96 mph. San Francisco’s batting lineup, which pounded Paxton and scored 10 runs including a 2-run homer by Matt Chapman in Monday's game, has shown clear strength against left-handed pitchers recently. The team's hitting over the past two games is definitely noteworthy. However, Landon Roof's pitching, allowing 3 runs over 2.2 innings, is slightly disappointing.
Comment
San Francisco is a team that is good at tackling fastballs. However, it will be extremely difficult to tackle López in a home game. Ultimately, it depends on how well Birdsong pitches, but Birdsong is a pitcher who has a record of struggling against the Cubs' lineup, which is weak against fastballs. Moreover, Atlanta, although not recording a win or loss, succeeded in putting considerable pressure on Paul Skenes. The Atlanta Braves, who have an edge in starting pitching, are closer to victory.
Recommended Betting
[[Win/Loss]]: Atlanta Win
[[Handicap]]: -1.5 Atlanta Win
[[U/O]]: 8.5 Under ▼