The Los Angeles Dodgers (83-49) start a four-game series against the Atlanta Braves (87-45) on Thursday at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is at 10:10 PM. The Braves will look to Spencer Strider (15-4) against the Dodgers and Lance Lynn (10-9).
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Atlanta vs. Los Angeles Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 10:10 PM ET
- Where: Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California
- How to Watch on TV: MLBN
- Probable Pitchers: Strider – ATL (15-4, 3.46 ERA) vs Lynn – LAD (10-9, 5.56 ERA)
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Braves vs. Dodgers Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Strider | Lynn | |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | GS | 26 |
| 15-4 | W-L | 10-9 |
| 3.46 | ERA | 5.56 |
| 153.1 | IP | 150.2 |
| 47 | BB | 51 |
| 236 | SO | 170 |
Braves Probable Starting Pitcher: Spencer Strider
- In his most recent appearance on Saturday against the San Francisco Giants, the right-hander tossed seven innings, allowing one earned run while surrendering three hits.
- In 26 games this season, the 24-year-old has an ERA of 3.46, with 13.9 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .200 against him.
- Strider is aiming to notch his fourth straight quality start in this outing.
- He has held his opponents without an earned run in six of his 26 outings this season.
- Among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season, the 24-year-old ranks 17th in ERA (3.46), sixth in WHIP (1.057), and first in K/9 (13.9).
- When Strider starts, his team is 16-10-0 against the spread this season.
- Out of Strider’s 26 starts with a total this season, 15 have hit the over.
Strider’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Giants | Aug. 25 | 7.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| vs. Giants | Aug. 18 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| at Mets | Aug. 12 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 |
| at Pirates | Aug. 7 | 2.2 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| vs. Angels | Aug. 1 | 6.2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 2 |
Dodgers Probable Starting Pitcher: Lance Lynn
- The right-hander’s last start was on Friday, when he tossed six innings while giving up three earned runs on 10 hits in a matchup with the Boston Red Sox.
- The 36-year-old has pitched in 26 games this season with an ERA of 5.56 and 10.2 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .259.
- He’s looking to extend his two-game quality start streak.
- He has three appearances with no earned runs allowed in 26 chances this season.
- Among qualified pitchers in the majors this year, the 36-year-old ranks 54th in ERA (5.56), 48th in WHIP (1.381), and 10th in K/9 (10.2).
- When Lynn starts, the Dodgers have gone 12-14-0 against the spread.
- Lynn’s starts hit the over on the run total 17 times in 26 games with a set total this season.
Lynn’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Red Sox | Aug. 25 | 6.0 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| vs. Brewers | Aug. 17 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| vs. Rockies | Aug. 11 | 5.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| at Padres | Aug. 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| vs. Athletics | Aug. 1 | 7.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
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