Braves vs. Cardinals Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – September 6, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on September 6, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Atlanta Braves (90-47) face the St. Louis Cardinals (60-78) at home at 7:20 PM ET on Wednesday. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Braves will send Spencer Strider (16-4) to the mound, while Dakota Hudson (5-1) will get the nod for the Cardinals.

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Atlanta vs. St. Louis Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 7:20 PM ET
  • Where: Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia
  • How to Watch on TV: MLBN
  • Probable Pitchers: Strider – ATL (16-4, 3.56 ERA) vs Hudson – STL (5-1, 4.02 ERA)

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Braves vs. Cardinals Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Strider Hudson
27 GS 7
16-4 W-L 5-1
3.56 ERA 4.02
159.1 IP 56
49 BB 21
245 SO 33

Braves Probable Starting Pitcher: Spencer Strider

  • In his most recent appearance on Friday, the righty threw six innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers, giving up four earned runs while surrendering four hits.
  • The 24-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.56, with 13.8 strikeouts per nine innings, in 27 games this season. Opponents have a .199 batting average against him.
  • Strider has 17 quality starts under his belt this season.
  • In six of his appearances this season he did not surrender an earned run.
  • Among pitchers who qualify in MLB play this season, the 24-year-old ranks 19th in ERA (3.56), sixth in WHIP (1.054), and first in K/9 (13.8).
  • Strider and his team are 16-11-0 ATS this season when he starts.
  • Games started by Strider have a 16-11-0 record at hitting the over this season.

Strider’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Dodgers Aug. 31 6.0 4 4 4 9 2
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

Cardinals Probable Starting Pitcher: Dakota Hudson

  • The right-hander last pitched on Saturday, when he gave up one earned run and allowed three hits in seven innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
  • The 28-year-old has pitched to a 4.02 ERA this season with 5.3 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3.4 walks per nine across 13 games.
  • He has earned a quality start three times in seven starts this season.
  • He has finished four appearances without allowing an earned run in 13 chances this season.
  • When Hudson starts, the Cardinals are 5-2-0 against the spread.
  • Hudson has had seven starts that bookmakers set a total for this season, and four of those matchups hit the over.

Hudson’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Pirates Sep. 1 7.0 3 1 1 0 2
at Phillies Aug. 26 5.2 6 5 5 1 5
vs. Mets Aug. 20 5.1 5 2 2 7 2
vs. Athletics Aug. 15 6.2 5 2 2 3 1
at Rays Aug. 9 5.0 7 3 3 2 1

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