Braves vs. Pirates Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – August 9, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on August 9, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Atlanta Braves (71-40) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (51-62) face off in Pittsburgh on Wednesday. First pitch is at 7:05 PM ET at PNC Park. The Braves will call on Max Fried (3-1) versus the Pirates and Quinn Priester (2-1).

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Atlanta vs. Pittsburgh Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 7:05 PM ET
  • Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • How to Watch on TV: SNPT
  • Probable Pitchers: Fried – ATL (3-1, 1.69 ERA) vs Priester – PIT (2-1, 8.69 ERA)

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Braves vs. Pirates Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Fried Priester
5 GS 4
3-1 W-L 2-1
1.69 ERA 8.69
32 IP 19.2
6 BB 14
33 SO 16

Braves Probable Starting Pitcher: Max Fried

  • In his last appearance on Friday, the lefty threw six scoreless innings against the Chicago Cubs while surrendering three hits.
  • The 29-year-old has an ERA of 1.69, with 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings, in six games this season. Opposing hitters have a .217 batting average against him.
  • Fried is aiming for his third quality start in a row.
  • He has made four appearances this season in which he did not give up an earned run.
  • Fried’s team is 3-2-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
  • Games Fried has started this season hit the over one time in five chances.

Fried’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Cubs Aug. 4 6.0 3 0 0 8 0
vs. Orioles May. 5 6.0 8 7 5 7 2
at Mets Apr. 28 5.0 3 0 0 7 1
vs. Astros Apr. 23 6.2 3 0 0 5 3
at Padres Apr. 17 5.0 4 0 0 4 0

Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Quinn Priester

  • The right-hander’s last appearance was on Saturday, when he threw four innings against the Milwaukee Brewers, giving up three earned runs while allowing five hits.
  • The 22-year-old has pitched in four games this season with an ERA of 8.69 and 7.3 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .266.
  • The Pirates have a 3-1-0 record against the spread in Priester’s starts.
  • Priester has four starts with a total this season — his team has gone over the total in each.

Priester’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Brewers Aug. 4 4.0 5 3 3 3 3
vs. Phillies Jul. 29 5.0 5 5 5 7 6
at Padres Jul. 24 5.1 4 4 4 4 3
vs. Guardians Jul. 17 5.1 7 7 7 2 2

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