The Atlanta Braves square off against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of the NLDS on Saturday at 6:07 PM ET at Truist Park. The Braves will give the nod to Spencer Strider (20-5, 3.86 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 21 on the season, and the Phillies will counter with Ranger Suarez (4-6, 4.18 ERA).
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Atlanta vs. Philadelphia Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 6:07 PM ET
- Where: Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia
- How to Watch on TV: TBS
- Probable Pitchers: Strider – ATL (20-5, 3.86 ERA) vs Suarez – PHI (4-6, 4.18 ERA)
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Braves vs. Phillies Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Strider | Suarez | |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | GS | 22 |
| 20-5 | W-L | 4-6 |
| 3.86 | ERA | 4.18 |
| 186.2 | IP | 125 |
| 58 | BB | 48 |
| 281 | SO | 119 |
Braves Probable Starting Pitcher: Spencer Strider
- The righty’s last time out came on Saturday against the Washington Nationals, when he threw five innings, surrendering three earned runs while giving up six hits.
- The 24-year-old has put up a 3.86 ERA and 13.5 strikeouts per nine innings across 32 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .204 to his opponents.
- Strider has 19 quality starts this year.
- In six of his appearances this season he did not give up an earned run.
- This season, the 24-year-old ranks 27th in ERA (3.86), ninth in WHIP (1.093), and first in K/9 (13.5) among pitchers who qualify.
- Strider and his team have a record of 20-12-0 against the spread when he starts.
- Out of Strider’s 32 starts with a total this season, 19 have hit the over.
Strider’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Nationals | Sep. 30 | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
| at Nationals | Sep. 24 | 5.2 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| vs. Phillies | Sep. 19 | 7.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 0 |
| at Phillies | Sep. 13 | 7.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 2 |
| vs. Cardinals | Sep. 6 | 2.2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
Phillies Probable Starting Pitcher: Ranger Suárez
- The left-hander last pitched on Wednesday, Sept. 27, when he gave up six earned runs and allowed nine hits in 4 2/3 innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- The 28-year-old has pitched to a 4.18 ERA this season with 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3.5 walks per nine across 22 games.
- He has started 22 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in 12 of them.
- He has finished one appearance without allowing an earned run in 22 chances this season.
- The Phillies are 11-11-0 against the spread when Suarez starts.
- Suarez’s starts with a set total this season have gone over the run total in nine of 22 games.
Suarez’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Pirates | Sep. 27 | 4.2 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| vs. Mets | Sep. 21 | 6.2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| at Cardinals | Sep. 16 | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| vs. Marlins | Sep. 10 | 6.1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 3 |
| at Brewers | Sep. 3 | 4.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
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