The Atlanta Braves (98-55) face off against the Washington Nationals (68-86) on Friday at Nationals Park at 7:05 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Braves will send Charlie Morton (14-12) to the mound, while Patrick Corbin (10-13) will get the nod for the Nationals.
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Atlanta vs. Washington Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, September 22, 2023 at 7:05 PM ET
- Where: Nationals Park in Washington D.C.
- How to Watch on TV: MASN
- Probable Pitchers: Morton – ATL (14-12, 3.66 ERA) vs Corbin – WSH (10-13, 5.05 ERA)
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Braves vs. Nationals Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Morton | Corbin | |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | GS | 30 |
| 14-12 | W-L | 10-13 |
| 3.66 | ERA | 5.05 |
| 162.1 | IP | 171 |
| 81 | BB | 52 |
| 182 | SO | 121 |
Braves Probable Starting Pitcher: Charlie Morton
- In his most recent appearance on Sunday against the Miami Marlins, the right-hander threw 4 2/3 innings, allowing six earned runs while surrendering six hits.
- The 39-year-old has a 3.66 ERA and 10.1 strikeouts per nine innings in 29 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .238 to opposing hitters.
- Morton has registered 12 quality starts this season.
- He has held his opponents without an earned run in seven of his 29 appearances this season.
- The 39-year-old ranks 22nd in ERA (3.66), 42nd in WHIP (1.423), and 10th in K/9 (10.1) among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season.
- Morton and his team have a record of 14-15-0 against the spread when he starts.
- Games Morton has started this season hit the over 13 times in 29 chances.
Morton’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Marlins | Sep. 17 | 4.2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| at Phillies | Sep. 11 | 6.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 4 |
| at Dodgers | Sep. 3 | 4.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| at Rockies | Aug. 29 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
| vs. Mets | Aug. 23 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher: Patrick Corbin
- The left-hander gave up one earned run and allowed four hits in six innings pitched against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.
- The 34-year-old has pitched in 30 games this season with an ERA of 5.05, a 2.33 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.468.
- If he completes six or more innings with three or fewer earned runs allowed, he’ll earn his third quality start in a row.
- He has finished two appearances without allowing an earned run in 30 chances this season.
- The 34-year-old ranks 43rd in ERA (5.05), 45th in WHIP (1.468), and 43rd in K/9 (6.4) among qualified pitchers in the majors this campaign.
- The Nationals are 15-15-0 against the spread when Corbin starts.
- Corbin has had 30 starts that oddsmakers set a total for this season, and 14 of those games hit the over.
Corbin’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Brewers | Sep. 17 | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| at Pirates | Sep. 11 | 6.2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| vs. Mets | Sep. 5 | 4.0 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| at Blue Jays | Aug. 30 | 5.0 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| at Yankees | Aug. 24 | 6.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
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