The Atlanta Braves (90-48) look to end a stretch of three losses as they play the St. Louis Cardinals (61-78) on Thursday at 7:20 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Braves will send Max Fried (6-1) to the mound, while Adam Wainwright (3-10) will take the ball for the Cardinals.
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Atlanta vs. St. Louis Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 7:20 PM ET
- Where: Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia
- How to Watch on TV: MLBN
- Probable Pitchers: Fried – ATL (6-1, 2.52 ERA) vs Wainwright – STL (3-10, 8.10 ERA)
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Braves vs. Cardinals Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Fried | Wainwright | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | GS | 18 |
| 6-1 | W-L | 3-10 |
| 2.52 | ERA | 8.10 |
| 60.2 | IP | 83.1 |
| 13 | BB | 33 |
| 63 | SO | 45 |
Braves Probable Starting Pitcher: Max Fried
- His most recent appearance was on Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, when the left-hander went seven scoreless innings while allowing three hits.
- The 29-year-old has amassed an ERA of 2.52, with 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings, in 11 games this season. Opponents are batting .246 against him.
- Fried is looking to build on a second-game quality start streak in this game.
- In five of his appearances this season he did not allow an earned run.
- Fried and his team are 6-4-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- In Fried’s 10 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over five times.
Fried’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Dodgers | Sep. 1 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 |
| at Giants | Aug. 26 | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
| vs. Giants | Aug. 20 | 5.2 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| vs. Yankees | Aug. 14 | 6.0 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| at Pirates | Aug. 9 | 4.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
Cardinals Probable Starting Pitcher: Adam Wainwright
- The right-hander last pitched on Monday, Aug. 28, when he gave up one earned run and allowed eight hits in six innings against the San Diego Padres.
- The 42-year-old has pitched in 18 games this season with an ERA of 8.10 and 4.9 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .356.
- He has earned a quality start three times in 18 starts this season.
- He has allowed at least one earned run in every appearance this season.
- The Cardinals have a 7-11-0 record against the spread in Wainwright’s starts.
- Wainwright’s starts hit the over on the run total nine times in 18 games with a set total this season.
Wainwright’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Padres | Aug. 28 | 6.0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| at Pirates | Aug. 22 | 4.2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| vs. Mets | Aug. 17 | 6.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| at Royals | Aug. 11 | 1.0 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| vs. Rockies | Aug. 4 | 3.0 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 2 |
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