After winninį¦g their past five games, the Atlanta Braves (13-5) host the Texas Rangers (11-10) at Truist Park on Satuź¦ærday at 7:20 PM ET.
The Braves will gš„ive the ball to Charlie Morton (1-0, 5.29 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 2 on the season, and the Rangers will turn to Nathan Eovaldi (1-1, 2.92 ERA).
Braves vs. Rangers Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 7:20 PM ET
Where: Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia
How to Watch on TV: BSSW
Probable Pitchers: Morton – ATL (1-0, 5.29 ERA) vs Eovaldi – TEX (1-1, 2.92 ERA)
Braves vs. Rangers Odds
Braves to win: -142
Rangers to win: +121
Spread: Braves -1.5
Total: 9 runs
Braves vs. Rangers Pitcher Performance
Morton |
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Eovaldi |
3 |
GS |
4 |
1-0 |
W-L |
1-1 |
5.29 |
ERA |
2.92 |
17 |
IP |
24.2 |
8 |
BB |
6 |
18 |
SO |
22 |
Braves Probable Starting Pitcher: Charlie Morton
Morton (1-0 with a 5.29 ERA and 18 strikeouts in 17 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Braves, his fourth of the season.
The right-hander’s most recent time out was on Sunday against the Miami Marlins, when he threw 5 2/3 innings, surrendering six earned runs while allowing seven hits.
The 40-year-old has a 5.29 ERA and 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings in three games this season, while allowing a batting average of .242 to opposing hitters.
Morton will aim to go five or more innings for his fourth straight appearance. He’s averaging 5.7 frames per outing.
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Rangers Probable Starting Pitcher: Nathan Eovaldi
The Rangers will send Eovaldi (1-1) to the mound for his fifth start this season.
The right-hander gave up five earned runs and allowed eight hits in six innings pitched against the Houston Astros on Sunday.
The 34-year-old has pitched to a 2.92 ERA this season with 8.0 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.2 walks per nine across four games.
In four starts this season, he’s earned two quality starts.
Eovaldi has pitched five or more innings in four straight games and will look to extend that streak.
He has finished one appearance without allowing an earned run in four chances this season.
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