The Cincinnati Reds (41-35) take on the Atlanta Braves (48-27) at home at Great American Ball Park on Saturday, with first pitch at 4:10 PM ET. The Reds enter the contest with a 12-game winning streak. The Braves will call on Jared Shuster (4-2) against the Reds and Graham Ashcraft (3-5).
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Atlanta vs. Cincinnati Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 4:10 PM ET
- Where: Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio
- How to Watch on TV: BSOH
- Probable Pitchers: Shuster – ATL (4-2, 4.57 ERA) vs Ashcraft – CIN (3-5, 6.78 ERA)
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Braves vs. Reds Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Shuster | Ashcraft | |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | GS | 13 |
| 4-2 | W-L | 3-5 |
| 4.57 | ERA | 6.78 |
| 41.1 | IP | 65 |
| 22 | BB | 30 |
| 23 | SO | 50 |
Braves Probable Starting Pitcher: Jared Shuster
- The left-hander’s most recent appearance came on Friday, June 16 against the Colorado Rockies, when he threw 5 2/3 innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up five hits.
- In eight games this season, the 24-year-old has an ERA of 4.57, with 5.0 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .222 against him.
- Shuster is looking to pick up his second quality start of the season.
- So far he has allowed at least one earned run in all of his outings.
- Shuster and his team have a record of 4-4-0 against the spread when he starts.
- Games Shuster has started this season hit the over two times in eight chances.
Shuster’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Rockies | Jun. 16 | 5.2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| vs. Nationals | Jun. 10 | 5.0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| at Athletics | May. 31 | 5.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| vs. Phillies | May. 26 | 5.2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| vs. Mariners | May. 21 | 6.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
Reds Probable Starting Pitcher: Graham Ashcraft
- The right-hander last pitched on Thursday, June 8, when he threw 2 2/3 innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers, giving up three earned runs.
- The 25-year-old has pitched in 13 games this season with an ERA of 6.78, a 1.67 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.615.
- He has earned a quality start five times in 13 starts this season.
- He has finished one appearance without allowing an earned run in 13 chances this season.
- The Reds have a 7-6-0 record against the spread in Ashcraft’s starts.
- Ashcraft has had 13 starts with a set total this season, and the teams combined to hit the over in eight of those matchups.
Ashcraft’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Dodgers | Jun. 8 | 2.2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| vs. Brewers | Jun. 3 | 4.0 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 4 |
| at Cubs | May. 28 | 5.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| vs. Cardinals | May. 23 | 5.0 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| at Rockies | May. 17 | 5.0 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
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