The Los Angeles Dodgers (83-51) play on Saturday at 9:10 PM ET against the Atlanta Braves (89-45), who enter the contest with a five-game winning streak. The Dodgers will call on Emmet Sheehan (3-1) versus the Braves and Bryce Elder (11-4).
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Los Angeles vs. Atlanta Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Saturday, September 2, 2023 at 9:10 PM ET
- Where: Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California
- How to Watch on TV: SNLA
- Probable Pitchers: Sheehan – LAD (3-1, 5.63 ERA) vs Elder – ATL (11-4, 3.50 ERA)
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Dodgers vs. Braves Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Sheehan | Elder | |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | GS | 26 |
| 3-1 | W-L | 11-4 |
| 5.63 | ERA | 3.50 |
| 38.1 | IP | 149.1 |
| 18 | BB | 49 |
| 30 | SO | 107 |
Dodgers Probable Starting Pitcher: Emmet Sheehan
- The right-hander last appeared in relief on Friday, Aug. 4, when he threw four innings against the Oakland Athletics, allowing two earned runs while giving up two hits.
- The 23-year-old has a 5.63 ERA and 7.0 strikeouts per nine innings across eight games this season, while giving up a batting average of .215 to his opponents.
- Sheehan enters the matchup with two quality starts under his belt this year.
- He has had two appearances this season in which he did not give up an earned run.
- When Sheehan starts, his team is 2-5-0 against the spread this season.
- In Sheehan’s seven starts with a total, the teams have hit the over five times.
Sheehan’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Athletics | Aug. 3 | 4.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| vs. Reds | Jul. 29 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| at Rangers | Jul. 23 | 3.2 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 5 |
| at Orioles | Jul. 17 | 5.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| vs. Pirates | Jul. 4 | 3.2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Braves Probable Starting Pitcher: Bryce Elder
- The right-hander’s last appearance was on Tuesday, when he threw six innings against the Colorado Rockies, giving up four earned runs while allowing eight hits.
- The 24-year-old has pitched in 26 games this season with an ERA of 3.50 and 6.4 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .234.
- In 26 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in 14 of them.
- He has six appearances with no earned runs allowed in 26 chances this season.
- The 24-year-old’s 3.50 ERA ranks 17th, 1.212 WHIP ranks 27th, and 6.4 K/9 ranks 49th among qualified pitchers in the majors this season.
- The Braves have gone 15-11-0 against the spread when Elder starts.
- Elder’s starts with a set total this season have gone over the run total in 11 of 26 games.
Elder’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Rockies | Aug. 28 | 6.0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 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 |
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