The Atlanta Braves (70-40) visit the Pittsburgh Pirates (51-61) on Tuesday following a streak of three losses. First pitch is at 7:05 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Braves will send Yonny Chirinos (5-4) to the mound, while Mitch Keller (9-8) will answer the bell for the Pirates.
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Atlanta vs. Pittsburgh Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 7:05 PM ET
- Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- How to Watch on TV: SNPT
- Probable Pitchers: Chirinos – ATL (5-4, 4.42 ERA) vs Keller – PIT (9-8, 4.35 ERA)
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Braves vs. Pirates Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Chirinos | Keller | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | GS | 23 |
| 5-4 | W-L | 9-8 |
| 4.42 | ERA | 4.35 |
| 71.1 | IP | 138.2 |
| 22 | BB | 43 |
| 39 | SO | 150 |
Braves Probable Starting Pitcher: Yonny Chirinos
- In his last time out on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels, the righty threw five innings, giving up three earned runs while surrendering six hits.
- The 29-year-old has amassed an ERA of 4.42, with 4.9 strikeouts per nine innings, in 17 games this season. Opponents have a .252 batting average against him.
- Chirinos is yet to record a quality start so far this year.
- He has had five appearances this season in which he held his opponents to zero earned runs.
- When Chirinos starts, his team is 4-2-0 against the spread this season.
- In games Chirinos has started this season, the teams are 4-1-1 at hitting the over.
Chirinos’ Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Angels | Aug. 2 | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| vs. Brewers | Jul. 28 | 3.2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| at Royals | Jul. 16 | 4.2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| vs. Braves | Jul. 8 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| vs. Phillies | Jul. 5 | 2.2 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Mitch Keller
- The right-hander gave up eight earned runs and allowed nine hits in five innings pitched against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday.
- The 27-year-old has pitched in 23 games this season with an ERA of 4.35, a 3.49 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.262.
- In 23 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in 12 of them.
- He has finished three appearances without allowing an earned run in 23 chances this season.
- Among qualified Major League pitchers this season, the 27-year-old’s 4.35 ERA ranks 48th, 1.262 WHIP ranks 38th, and 9.7 K/9 ranks 17th.
- When Keller starts, the Pirates are 13-10-0 against the spread.
- Keller has had 23 starts that sportsbooks set a total for this season, and 12 of those games finished over the total.
Keller’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Brewers | Aug. 3 | 5.0 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| vs. Phillies | Jul. 28 | 5.2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 3 |
| at Angels | Jul. 23 | 5.0 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 1 |
| vs. Guardians | Jul. 18 | 6.0 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| at Diamondbacks | Jul. 8 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
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