The Atlanta Braves (96-50) visit the Miami Marlins (75-72) on Friday to kick off a three-game series at LoanDepot park. The contest begins at 6:40 PM ET. The Braves will look to Bryce Elder (12-4) against the Marlins and Johnny Cueto (1-4).
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Atlanta vs. Miami Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, September 15, 2023 at 6:40 PM ET
- Where: LoanDepot park in Miami, Florida
- How to Watch on TV: MLBN
- Probable Pitchers: Elder – ATL (12-4, 3.38 ERA) vs Cueto – MIA (1-4, 6.15 ERA)
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Braves vs. Marlins Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Elder | Cueto | |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | GS | 8 |
| 12-4 | W-L | 1-4 |
| 3.38 | ERA | 6.15 |
| 162.1 | IP | 41 |
| 54 | BB | 14 |
| 120 | SO | 33 |
Braves Probable Starting Pitcher: Bryce Elder
- In his most recent time out on Friday, the right-hander threw seven innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates, giving up two earned runs while surrendering four hits.
- The 24-year-old has put together a 3.38 ERA and 6.7 strikeouts per nine innings in 28 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .230 to his opponents.
- Elder is aiming to register his third straight quality start in this outing.
- He has held his opponents without an earned run in six of his 28 appearances this season.
- The 24-year-old’s 3.38 ERA ranks ninth, 1.201 WHIP ranks 23rd, and 6.7 K/9 ranks 44th among qualifying pitchers this season.
- Elder’s team is 17-11-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
- In games Elder has started this season, the teams are 12-15-1 at hitting the over.
Elder’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Pirates | Sep. 8 | 7.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
| 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 |
Marlins Probable Starting Pitcher: Johnny Cueto
- The right-hander gave up five earned runs in 3 2/3 innings pitched on Saturday in his last outing, a matchup with the Philadelphia Phillies.
- The 37-year-old has an ERA of 6.15, a 2.36 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.244 in nine games this season.
- In eight starts this season, he’s earned one quality start.
- He has one appearance this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his nine chances this season.
- The Marlins are 3-5-0 against the spread when Cueto starts.
- Cueto’s starts with a set total this season have hit the over in four of eight games.
Cueto’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Phillies | Sep. 9 | 3.2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| at Nationals | Sep. 2 | 5.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| vs. Astros | Aug. 15 | 5.1 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| at Reds | Aug. 9 | 5.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| vs. Phillies | Aug. 3 | 6.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
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