The Atlanta Braves (70-39) visit the Pittsburgh Pirates (50-61) on Monday to kick off a four-game series at PNC Park. The contest begins at 7:05 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Braves will send Spencer Strider (12-3) to the mound, while Osvaldo Bido (2-2) will answer the bell for the Pirates.
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Atlanta vs. Pittsburgh Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Monday, August 7, 2023 at 7:05 PM ET
- Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- How to Watch on TV: SNPT
- Probable Pitchers: Strider – ATL (12-3, 3.61 ERA) vs Bido – PIT (2-2, 5.18 ERA)
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Braves vs. Pirates Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Strider | Bido | |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | GS | 7 |
| 12-3 | W-L | 2-2 |
| 3.61 | ERA | 5.18 |
| 129.2 | IP | 33 |
| 38 | BB | 14 |
| 208 | SO | 31 |
Braves Probable Starting Pitcher: Spencer Strider
- In his last outing on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Angels, the right-hander went 6 2/3 innings, giving up one earned run while surrendering five hits.
- In 22 games this season, the 24-year-old has a 3.61 ERA and 14.4 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .209 to his opponents.
- Strider is aiming to claim his fourth straight quality start in this game.
- In four of his 22 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.
- Among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season, the 24-year-old’s 3.61 ERA ranks 25th, 1.087 WHIP ranks 14th, and 14.4 K/9 ranks first.
- Strider and his team have a record of 13-9-0 against the spread when he starts.
- In Strider’s 22 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over 14 times.
Strider’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Angels | Aug. 1 | 6.2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 2 |
| at Red Sox | Jul. 26 | 6.1 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 1 |
| vs. Diamondbacks | Jul. 20 | 6.0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 1 |
| vs. White Sox | Jul. 15 | 6.0 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 0 |
| at Rays | Jul. 8 | 6.1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Osvaldo Bido
- The right-hander gave up four earned runs and allowed three hits in three innings pitched against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday.
- The 27-year-old has pitched in nine games this season with an ERA of 5.18 and 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .263.
- He has started seven games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in one of them.
- He has two appearances with no earned runs allowed in nine chances this season.
- The Pirates have a 2-5-0 ATS record in Bido’s seven starts that had a set spread.
- Bido’s starts went over the run total five times in seven games with a set total this season.
Bido’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Tigers | Aug. 2 | 3.0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| at Angels | Jul. 22 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| vs. Giants | Jul. 16 | 2.2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| at Diamondbacks | Jul. 9 | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| at Dodgers | Jul. 5 | 4.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
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