The Chicago White Sox (38-55) square off against the Atlanta Braves (61-29) on Saturday at Truist Park after a three-game losing streak. The contest begins at 7:15 PM ET. The Braves will give the ball to Spencer Strider (11-2, 3.44 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 12 on the season, and the White Sox will counter with Lance Lynn (5-8, 6.03 ERA).
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Atlanta vs. Chicago Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 7:15 PM ET
- Where: Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia
- How to Watch on TV: FOX
- Probable Pitchers: Strider – ATL (11-2, 3.44 ERA) vs Lynn – CHW (5-8, 6.03 ERA)
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Braves vs. White Sox Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Strider | Lynn | |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | GS | 18 |
| 11-2 | W-L | 5-8 |
| 3.44 | ERA | 6.03 |
| 104.2 | IP | 103 |
| 34 | BB | 37 |
| 166 | SO | 127 |
Braves Probable Starting Pitcher: Spencer Strider
- His last appearance came on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays, when the righty went 6 1/3 scoreless innings while allowing four hits.
- The 24-year-old has put up an ERA of 3.44, with 14.3 strikeouts per nine innings, in 18 games this season. Opposing hitters have a .203 batting average against him.
- Strider is trying to build upon a fourth-game quality start streak in this game.
- In four of his appearances this season he did not give up an earned run.
- The 24-year-old ranks 26th in ERA (3.44), 13th in WHIP (1.089), and first in K/9 (14.3) among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season.
- Strider and his team have a record of 11-7-0 against the spread when he starts.
- Games started by Strider have a 12-6-0 record at hitting the over this season.
Strider’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Rays | Jul. 8 | 6.1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| vs. Marlins | Jul. 2 | 6.2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
| vs. Twins | Jun. 26 | 7.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 2 |
| at Phillies | Jun. 20 | 6.0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| at Tigers | Jun. 14 | 5.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
White Sox Probable Starting Pitcher: Lance Lynn
- The right-hander’s last appearance was on Thursday, July 6, when he threw seven scoreless innings against the Toronto Blue Jays while allowing one hit.
- The 36-year-old has pitched in 18 games this season with an ERA of 6.03 and 11.1 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .261.
- He has earned a quality start seven times in 18 starts this season.
- In 18 appearances this season, he has finished one without allowing an earned run.
- The 36-year-old’s 6.03 ERA ranks 60th, 1.417 WHIP ranks 53rd, and 11.1 K/9 ranks sixth among qualified pitchers in the majors this campaign.
- The White Sox have a 7-11-0 record against the spread in Lynn’s starts.
- Lynn has had 18 starts that bookmakers set a total for this season, and 11 of those matchups finished over the total.
Lynn’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Blue Jays | Jul. 6 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| at Angels | Jun. 29 | 6.0 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 2 |
| vs. Red Sox | Jun. 24 | 5.2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| at Mariners | Jun. 18 | 7.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 2 |
| at Dodgers | Jun. 13 | 5.0 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
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