The Pittsburgh Pirates (65-75) begin a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves (91-48) on Friday at Truist Park. First pitch is at 7:20 PM. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Braves will send Bryce Elder (11-4) to the mound, while Mitch Keller (11-8) will take the ball for the Pirates.
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Atlanta vs. Pittsburgh Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, September 8, 2023 at 7:20 PM ET
- Where: Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia
- How to Watch on TV: BSSE
- Probable Pitchers: Elder – ATL (11-4, 3.42 ERA) vs Keller – PIT (11-8, 3.93 ERA)
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Braves vs. Pirates Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Elder | Keller | |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | GS | 28 |
| 11-4 | W-L | 11-8 |
| 3.42 | ERA | 3.93 |
| 155.1 | IP | 169.2 |
| 53 | BB | 51 |
| 111 | SO | 187 |
Braves Probable Starting Pitcher: Bryce Elder
- The right-hander’s last appearance came on Sunday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, when he threw six innings, surrendering one earned run while allowing five hits.
- In 27 games this season, the 24-year-old has an ERA of 3.42, with 6.4 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .234 against him.
- Elder is trying to secure his 16th quality start of the season in this matchup.
- In six of his appearances this season he did not give up an earned run.
- This season, the 24-year-old ranks 13th in ERA (3.42), 28th in WHIP (1.223), and 49th in K/9 (6.4) among qualifying pitchers.
- Elder and his team are 16-11-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- In Elder’s 27 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over 11 times.
Elder’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Dodgers | Sep. 2 | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 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 |
Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Mitch Keller
- The right-hander gave up one earned run and allowed five hits in six innings pitched against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday.
- The 27-year-old has an ERA of 3.93, a 3.67 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.255 in 28 games this season.
- If he completes six or more innings with three or fewer earned runs allowed, he’ll earn his fifth quality start in a row.
- He has four appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 28 chances this season.
- Among qualified Major League pitchers this season, the 27-year-old’s 3.93 ERA ranks 33rd, 1.255 WHIP ranks 34th, and 9.9 K/9 ranks 13th.
- The Pirates have gone 17-11-0 ATS in Keller’s 28 starts with a set spread.
- Keller’s starts with a set total this season have hit the over in 14 of 28 games.
Keller’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Cardinals | Sep. 1 | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 |
| vs. Cubs | Aug. 25 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| at Twins | Aug. 19 | 6.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 1 |
| vs. Reds | Aug. 13 | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 3 |
| vs. Braves | Aug. 8 | 5.0 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
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