The Atlanta Braves (85-45) and the Colorado Rockies (49-82) face off in Denver on Tuesday. First pitch is at 8:40 PM ET at Coors Field. The Braves will call on Charlie Morton (13-10) against the Rockies and Peter Lambert (3-4).
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Atlanta vs. Colorado Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 8:40 PM ET
- Where: Coors Field in Denver, Colorado
- How to Watch on TV: SNRM
- Probable Pitchers: Morton – ATL (13-10, 3.37 ERA) vs Lambert – COL (3-4, 4.92 ERA)
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Braves vs. Rockies Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Morton | Lambert | |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | GS | 9 |
| 13-10 | W-L | 3-4 |
| 3.37 | ERA | 4.92 |
| 141.2 | IP | 71.1 |
| 67 | BB | 25 |
| 157 | SO | 62 |
Braves Probable Starting Pitcher: Charlie Morton
- The righty’s most recent appearance came on Wednesday against the New York Mets, when he tossed seven scoreless innings while allowing two hits.
- The 39-year-old has amassed a 3.37 ERA and 10.0 strikeouts per nine innings across 25 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .235 to opposing hitters.
- Morton is looking for his third quality start in a row.
- He is trying to have his fourth straight outing with no earned runs given up.
- The 39-year-old’s 3.37 ERA ranks 15th, 1.384 WHIP ranks 49th, and 10.0 K/9 ranks 13th among qualifying pitchers this season.
- When Morton starts, his team is 12-13-0 against the spread this season.
- Games started by Morton have an 11-14-0 record at hitting the over this season.
Morton’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Mets | Aug. 23 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| vs. Yankees | Aug. 16 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| at Mets | Aug. 11 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 |
| at Cubs | Aug. 6 | 4.1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| vs. Angels | Jul. 31 | 6.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 3 |
Rockies Probable Starting Pitcher: Peter Lambert
- The right-hander’s last start was on Thursday, when he tossed five innings while giving up two earned runs on four hits in a matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays.
- The 26-year-old has pitched in 22 games this season with an ERA of 4.92 and 7.8 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .250.
- He has three quality starts in nine chances this season.
- He has finished seven appearances without allowing an earned run in 22 chances this season.
- The Rockies have a 3-6-0 record against the spread in Lambert’s starts.
- Lambert has started nine games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in three of them.
Lambert’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Rays | Aug. 24 | 5.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| vs. White Sox | Aug. 18 | 7.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| at Dodgers | Aug. 12 | 6.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| at Brewers | Aug. 7 | 3.2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| vs. Padres | Aug. 1 | 4.1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
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