The Atlanta Braves (92-48) play at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates (65-76) on Saturday. The contest is set to start at 7:20 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Braves will send Dylan Dodd (2-1) to the mound, while Juan Carlos Oviedo (8-14) will get the nod for the Pirates.
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Atlanta vs. Pittsburgh Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 7:20 PM ET
- Where: Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia
- How to Watch on TV: MLBN
- Probable Pitchers: Dodd – ATL (2-1, 7.40 ERA) vs Oviedo – PIT (8-14, 4.27 ERA)
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Braves vs. Pirates Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Dodd | Oviedo | |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | GS | 28 |
| 2-1 | W-L | 8-14 |
| 7.40 | ERA | 4.27 |
| 24.1 | IP | 158 |
| 8 | BB | 70 |
| 12 | SO | 136 |
Braves Probable Starting Pitcher: Dylan Dodd
- In his last appearance on Wednesday, June 14, the left-hander threw four innings against the Detroit Tigers, giving up five earned runs while surrendering six hits.
- In five games this season, the 25-year-old has an ERA of 7.40, with 4.4 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .352 against him.
- Dodd is trying to secure his second quality start of the year in this matchup.
- He has not had an outing so far in which he did not give up at least one earned run.
- Dodd’s team is 3-2-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
- Out of Dodd’s five starts with a total this season, four have hit the over.
Dodd’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Tigers | Jun. 14 | 4.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| vs. Phillies | May. 25 | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| at Marlins | May. 4 | 6.0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| vs. Padres | Apr. 9 | 4.1 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| at Cardinals | Apr. 4 | 5.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Juan Carlos Oviedo
- The right-hander’s last start was on Sunday, when he tossed 3 2/3 innings while giving up three earned runs on four hits in a matchup with the St. Louis Cardinals.
- The 25-year-old has pitched in 28 games this season with an ERA of 4.27 and 7.7 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .225.
- He has started 28 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in 13 of them.
- He has finished three appearances without allowing an earned run in 28 chances this season.
- The 25-year-old ranks 40th in ERA (4.27), 39th in WHIP (1.310), and 40th in K/9 (7.7) among qualified pitchers in the majors this campaign.
- The Pirates have gone 11-17-0 against the spread when Oviedo starts.
- Oviedo has started 28 contests with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in 12 of them.
Oviedo’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Cardinals | Sep. 3 | 3.2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| at Royals | Aug. 28 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| vs. Cardinals | Aug. 22 | 5.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| at Mets | Aug. 16 | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| vs. Reds | Aug. 11 | 5.0 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
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