NEWSLETTER
On Sunday, trying to avoid a series sweep, Max Fried takes the mound for the Atlanta Braves (20-11) versus James Paxton and the Los Angeles Dodgers (22-13), with first pitch scheduled for 4:10 PM ET.
See how to watch the Atlanta-Los Angeles matchup below.
When is Braves vs. Dodgers and when does it start?
Where to watch Braves vs. Dodgers
The Braves and Dodgers will take to the field at Dodger Stadium for this matchup on May 5, and if you’d like to catch the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on BSSE.
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Braves vs. Dodgers Game Preview
These clubs meet again after the Dodgers’ 11-2 victory over the Braves yesterday. Tyler Glasnow (7.0 IP, 2 R, 5 H, 10 K) registered the win for the Dodgers. Max Muncy went 4-for-5 with three home runs and four RBI to lead the team on offense. Bryce Elder (3.1 IP, 7 R, 7 H, 4 K) was credited with the loss on the mound for the Braves.
Braves Stats, Odds & Insights
The Braves have won 20 of the 29 games they were listed as the moneyline favorite this season (69%).
Atlanta is 19th in MLB with 31 total home runs.
The Braves’ .420 slugging percentage ranks third-best in baseball.
Atlanta’s 3.71 team ERA ranks 12th across all MLB pitching staffs.
Pitchers for the Braves combine for the 12th-ranked WHIP in baseball (1.233).
Dodgers Stats, Odds & Insights
The Dodgers lost the only game they’ve played as the underdog this season.
Los Angeles’ 44 home runs rank second in Major League Baseball.
Fueled by 121 extra-base hits, the Dodgers lead MLB with a .450 slugging percentage this season.
Los Angeles has pitched to a 3.42 ERA this season, which ranks eighth in baseball.
Dodgers pitchers have a 1.161 WHIP this season, fifth-best in the majors.
Braves Starter Recent Performance: Max Fried
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Mariners | April 29 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
| vs. Marlins | April 23 | 9.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| at Astros | April 17 | 5.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| at Marlins | April 12 | 6.1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| vs. Diamondbacks | April 6 | 4.1 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 1 |
Dodgers Starter Recent Performance: James Paxton
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Diamondbacks | April 29 | 5.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| at Nationals | April 23 | 4.2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| vs. Padres | April 14 | 5.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| at Twins | April 8 | 6.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| vs. Giants | April 1 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
Braves Key Players to Watch
The Braves will send Fried (2-0) out to make his seventh start of the season. He is 2-0 with a 4.02 ERA and 25 strikeouts through 31 1/3 innings pitched.
The left-hander’s last time out was on Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners, when he went six scoreless innings without giving up a hit.
In six games this season, the 30-year-old has a 4.02 ERA and 7.2 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .222 to opposing hitters.
Marcell Ozuna leads Atlanta in home runs (nine) and runs batted in (32) this season while batting .299.
Ronald Acuna Jr. has 34 hits and an OBP of .379 to go with a slugging percentage of .371 this season.
Ozzie Albies leads Atlanta with a .309 batting average while slugging two homers and driving in 18 runs.
Dodgers Key Players to Watch
The Dodgers’ Paxton (3-0) will make his sixth start of the season.
The left-hander’s last appearance was on Tuesday, when he threw five innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks, giving up four earned runs while allowing six hits.
The 35-year-old has pitched in five games this season with an ERA of 3.51, a 0.68 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.675.
Mookie Betts has accumulated a team-high batting average of .360 and paces the Dodgers in runs batted in (27).
Shohei Ohtani’s eight home runs pace his team.
Will Smith is batting .347 with 10 doubles, four home runs and 12 walks.
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