The Atlanta Braves (61-32) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (53-42) play at Truist Park on Wednesday at 7:20 PM ET. In this matchup, the Braves have the chance to end a three-game skid. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Braves will send Charlie Morton (10-6) to the mound, while Ryne Nelson (5-5) will get the nod for the Diamondbacks.
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Atlanta vs. Arizona Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 7:20 PM ET
- Where: Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia
- How to Watch on TV: BSSO
- Probable Pitchers: Morton – ATL (10-6, 3.20 ERA) vs Nelson – ARI (5-5, 4.98 ERA)
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Braves vs. Diamondbacks Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Morton | Nelson | |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | GS | 19 |
| 10-6 | W-L | 5-5 |
| 3.20 | ERA | 4.98 |
| 104 | IP | 99.1 |
| 43 | BB | 29 |
| 115 | SO | 68 |
Braves Probable Starting Pitcher: Charlie Morton
- In his last outing on Friday against the Chicago White Sox, the righty went seven scoreless innings while surrendering three hits.
- The 39-year-old has put up an ERA of 3.20, with 10.0 strikeouts per nine innings, in 18 games this season. Opponents have a .244 batting average against him.
- Morton is looking to extend a second-game quality start streak in this outing.
- In four of his 18 total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.
- The 39-year-old ranks 17th in ERA (3.20), 54th in WHIP (1.356), and 16th in K/9 (10.0) among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season.
- Morton and his team are 9-9-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- In games Morton has started this season, the teams are 10-8-0 at hitting the over.
Morton’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. White Sox | Jul. 14 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| at Rays | Jul. 7 | 6.1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 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 |
Diamondbacks Probable Starting Pitcher: Ryne Nelson
- The right-hander’s last appearance was on Friday, when he threw 5 2/3 innings against the Toronto Blue Jays, giving up one earned run while allowing nine hits.
- The 25-year-old has an ERA of 4.98, a 2.34 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.440 in 19 games this season.
- He has five quality starts in 19 chances this season.
- He has finished two appearances without allowing an earned run in 19 chances this season.
- Among qualified Major League pitchers this season, the 25-year-old’s 4.98 ERA ranks 63rd, 1.440 WHIP ranks 58th, and 6.2 K/9 ranks 62nd.
- The Diamondbacks have an 11-8-0 ATS record in Nelson’s 19 starts with a set spread.
- Nelson has started 19 contests with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The teams have combined to go over the run total in eight of them.
Nelson’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Blue Jays | Jul. 14 | 5.2 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| vs. Mets | Jul. 6 | 3.0 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| at Angels | Jul. 1 | 7.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| at Giants | Jun. 25 | 7.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| at Brewers | Jun. 20 | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
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