The Tampa Bay Rays (57-33) host the Atlanta Braves (58-28) on Friday after a streak of five losses. First pitch is at 6:40 PM ET. The probable pitchers are Tyler Glasnow (2-2) for the Rays and Charlie Morton (8-6) for the Braves.
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Tampa Bay vs. Atlanta Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, July 7, 2023 at 6:40 PM ET
- Where: Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida
- How to Watch on TV: APLTV
- Probable Pitchers: Glasnow – TB (2-2, 4.50 ERA) vs Morton – ATL (8-6, 3.57 ERA)
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Rays vs. Braves Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Glasnow | Morton | |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | GS | 16 |
| 2-2 | W-L | 8-6 |
| 4.50 | ERA | 3.57 |
| 36 | IP | 90.2 |
| 15 | BB | 40 |
| 56 | SO | 105 |
Rays Probable Starting Pitcher: Tyler Glasnow
- The right-hander last appeared on Saturday against the Seattle Mariners, when he tossed 5 2/3 innings, allowing three earned runs while giving up seven hits.
- In seven games this season, the 29-year-old has put up an ERA of 4.50, with 14.0 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .224 against him.
- Glasnow has one quality start under his belt this year.
- He has given up one or more earned runs in each of his outings.
- Glasnow and his team are 5-2-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- Out of Glasnow’s seven starts with a total this season, five have hit the over.
Glasnow’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Mariners | Jul. 1 | 5.2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 1 |
| vs. Royals | Jun. 25 | 5.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 1 |
| vs. Orioles | Jun. 20 | 4.1 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 2 |
| at Athletics | Jun. 14 | 5.1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| vs. Rangers | Jun. 9 | 6.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
Braves Probable Starting Pitcher: Charlie Morton
- The right-hander allowed four hits in 5 2/3 scoreless innings pitched against the Miami Marlins on Saturday.
- The 39-year-old has an ERA of 3.57 and 10.4 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .255 in 16 games this season.
- He has started 16 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in six of them.
- In 16 appearances this season, he has finished three without allowing an earned run.
- Among qualified pitchers in the majors this year, the 39-year-old ranks 30th in ERA (3.57), 59th in WHIP (1.445), and 12th in K/9 (10.4).
- The Braves have an 8-8-0 ATS record in Morton’s 16 starts with a set spread.
- Morton’s starts with a set total this season have gone over the run total in 10 of 16 games.
Morton’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Marlins | Jul. 1 | 5.2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| at Reds | Jun. 25 | 5.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
| vs. Rockies | Jun. 18 | 5.0 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 3 |
| at Tigers | Jun. 12 | 5.2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 |
| vs. Mets | Jun. 7 | 4.2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
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