The Minnesota Twins (40-39) start a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves (50-27) on Monday at Truist Park. First pitch is at 7:20 PM. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Braves will send Spencer Strider (8-2) to the mound, while Sonny Gray (4-1) will get the nod for the Twins.
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Atlanta vs. Minnesota Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Monday, June 26, 2023 at 7:20 PM ET
- Where: Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia
- How to Watch on TV: MLBN
- Probable Pitchers: Strider – ATL (8-2, 3.93 ERA) vs Gray – MIN (4-1, 2.44 ERA)
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Braves vs. Twins Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Strider | Gray | |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | GS | 15 |
| 8-2 | W-L | 4-1 |
| 3.93 | ERA | 2.44 |
| 84.2 | IP | 81 |
| 30 | BB | 32 |
| 136 | SO | 84 |
Braves Probable Starting Pitcher: Spencer Strider
- In his most recent time out on Tuesday, the righty went six innings against the Philadelphia Phillies, allowing one earned run while surrendering eight hits.
- The 24-year-old has an ERA of 3.93, with 14.5 strikeouts per nine innings, in 15 games this season. Opposing hitters have a .209 batting average against him.
- Strider has recorded eight quality starts this season.
- He has made three appearances this season in which he did not surrender an earned run.
- The 24-year-old’s 3.93 ERA ranks 38th, 1.146 WHIP ranks 25th, and 14.5 K/9 ranks first among qualifying pitchers this season.
- Strider and his team are 8-7-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- In Strider’s 15 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over 11 times.
Strider’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Phillies | Jun. 20 | 6.0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| at Tigers | Jun. 14 | 5.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
| vs. Mets | Jun. 8 | 4.0 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2 |
| at Diamondbacks | Jun. 3 | 6.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 4 |
| vs. Phillies | May. 28 | 6.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
Twins Probable Starting Pitcher: Sonny Gray
- The right-hander last pitched on Wednesday, when he gave up three earned runs and allowed six hits in five innings against the Boston Red Sox.
- The 33-year-old has pitched in 15 games this season with an ERA of 2.44, a 2.63 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.284.
- He has earned a quality start five times in 15 starts this season.
- He has made 15 appearances and finished three of them without allowing an earned run.
- Among qualified Major League pitchers this season, the 33-year-old’s 2.44 ERA ranks fourth, 1.284 WHIP ranks 46th, and 9.3 K/9 ranks 25th.
- When Gray starts, the Twins have gone 5-10-0 against the spread.
- Gray has started 15 contests with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The teams have combined to go over the run total in seven of them.
Gray’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Red Sox | Jun. 21 | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| vs. Tigers | Jun. 15 | 4.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| at Blue Jays | Jun. 9 | 5.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| vs. Guardians | Jun. 3 | 6.2 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| at Astros | May. 29 | 6.0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
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