The Colorado Rockies (49-81) kick off a three-game series on Monday against the Atlanta Braves (84-45). The matchup begins at 8:40 PM ET at Coors Field. The Braves will look to Bryce Elder (10-4) versus the Rockies and Austin Gomber (9-9).
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Atlanta vs. Colorado Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Monday, August 28, 2023 at 8:40 PM ET
- Where: Coors Field in Denver, Colorado
- How to Watch on TV: SNRM
- Probable Pitchers: Elder – ATL (10-4, 3.39 ERA) vs Gomber – COL (9-9, 5.48 ERA)
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Braves vs. Rockies Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Elder | Gomber | |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | GS | 26 |
| 10-4 | W-L | 9-9 |
| 3.39 | ERA | 5.48 |
| 143.1 | IP | 136.1 |
| 48 | BB | 41 |
| 103 | SO | 86 |
Braves Probable Starting Pitcher: Bryce Elder
- In his last outing on Tuesday against the New York Mets, the righty went 5 1/3 innings, allowing one earned run while surrendering two hits.
- In 25 games this season, the 24-year-old has put up a 3.39 ERA and 6.5 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .230 to opposing batters.
- Elder is looking to collect his 15th quality start of the year.
- He has held his opponents without an earned run in six of his 25 outings this season.
- The 24-year-old ranks 16th in ERA (3.39), 27th in WHIP (1.200), and 52nd in K/9 (6.5) among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season.
- Elder and his team have a record of 14-11-0 against the spread when he starts.
- In games Elder has started this season, the teams are 10-14-1 at hitting the over.
Elder’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Mets | Aug. 22 | 5.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| vs. Yankees | Aug. 15 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| at Pirates | Aug. 10 | 5.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| at Cubs | Aug. 5 | 4.1 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| vs. Brewers | Jul. 29 | 7.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Rockies Probable Starting Pitcher: Austin Gomber
- The left-hander gave up three earned runs and allowed seven hits in six innings pitched against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday.
- The 29-year-old has pitched to a 5.48 ERA this season with 5.7 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.7 walks per nine across 26 games.
- He has earned a quality start 12 times in 26 starts this season.
- He has three appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 26 chances this season.
- Among qualified pitchers this year, the 29-year-old’s 5.48 ERA ranks 55th, 1.474 WHIP ranks 56th, and 5.7 K/9 ranks 56th.
- The Rockies have a 16-10-0 ATS record in Gomber’s 26 starts that had a set spread.
- Gomber’s starts hit the over on the run total 11 times in 26 games with a set total this season.
Gomber’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Rays | Aug. 23 | 6.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| vs. Diamondbacks | Aug. 16 | 5.1 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| at Dodgers | Aug. 11 | 5.0 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| at Cardinals | Aug. 6 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| vs. Padres | Jul. 31 | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
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