After winning three games in a row, the Atlanta Braves (67-36) play at home against the Los Angeles Angels (55-51) at 7:20 PM ET on Monday. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Braves will send Charlie Morton (10-8) to the mound, while Griffin Canning (6-4) will take the ball for the Angels.
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Atlanta vs. Los Angeles Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Monday, July 31, 2023 at 7:20 PM ET
- Where: Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia
- How to Watch on TV: BSSO
- Probable Pitchers: Morton – ATL (10-8, 3.57 ERA) vs Canning – LAA (6-4, 4.46 ERA)
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Braves vs. Angels Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Morton | Canning | |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | GS | 16 |
| 10-8 | W-L | 6-4 |
| 3.57 | ERA | 4.46 |
| 113.1 | IP | 84.2 |
| 51 | BB | 25 |
| 120 | SO | 91 |
Braves Probable Starting Pitcher: Charlie Morton
- The right-hander last appeared on Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox, when he tossed 3 2/3 innings, allowing four earned runs while giving up six hits.
- The 39-year-old has put up an ERA of 3.57, with 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings, in 20 games this season. Opponents are batting .248 against him.
- Morton is trying to record his ninth quality start of the season in this outing.
- He has made four appearances this season in which he did not give up an earned run.
- This season, the 39-year-old ranks 25th in ERA (3.57), 56th in WHIP (1.421), and 24th in K/9 (9.5) among pitchers who qualify.
- Morton and his team are 9-11-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- Games started by Morton have a 10-10-0 record at hitting the over this season.
Morton’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Red Sox | Jul. 25 | 3.2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| vs. Diamondbacks | Jul. 19 | 5.2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| 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 |
Angels Probable Starting Pitcher: Griffin Canning
- The right-hander gave up two earned runs in five innings pitched on Tuesday in his last outing, a matchup with the Detroit Tigers.
- The 27-year-old has an ERA of 4.46 and 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .239 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 five of them.
- He has finished two appearances without allowing an earned run in 16 chances this season.
- When Canning starts, the Angels have gone 10-6-0 against the spread.
- Canning’s starts hit the over on the run total seven times in 16 games with a set total this season.
Canning’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Tigers | Jul. 25 | 5.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| vs. Yankees | Jul. 17 | 5.2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 3 |
| at Dodgers | Jul. 7 | 2.2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| vs. Diamondbacks | Jun. 30 | 6.0 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 4 |
| at Rockies | Jun. 24 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
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