NEWSLETTER
The Atlanta Braves (24-11), with Charlie Morton on the mound, host the Boston Red Sox (21-15) who will counter with Nick Pivetta, at 7:20 PM ET on Tuesday in a series opener.
If you’re intending to watch this game, keep reading for streaming and TV options for the Atlanta-Boston matchup.
When is Braves vs. Red Sox and when does it start?
This contest between the Braves and Red Sox is set to start on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. You should expect the opening pitch at 7:20 PM ET.
Where to watch Braves vs. Red Sox
The Braves and Red Sox will take to the diamond at Truist Park for this matchup on May 9, and if you would like to see the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on TBS.
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Braves Stats, Odds & Insights
The Braves have a 20-11 record in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 64.5% of those games).
Atlanta is second in baseball with 58 home runs. They average 1.7 per game.
The Braves rank second in MLB, slugging .465.
Atlanta has a 3.49 team ERA that ranks sixth among all MLB pitching staffs.
Braves pitchers combine for the No. 8 WHIP in baseball (1.237).
Red Sox Stats, Odds & Insights
This season, the Red Sox have been the underdog 22 times and won 12, or 54.5%, of those games.
Boston has hit 47 homers this season, which ranks sixth in the majors.
The Red Sox are third in MLB with a .452 slugging percentage this season.
Boston has the 23rd-ranked ERA (4.84) in the majors this season.
The Red Sox have a combined WHIP of 1.333 as a pitching staff, which ranks 17th in MLB.
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Braves Starter Recent Performance: Charlie Morton
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Mets | May. 1 | 5.1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| vs. Marlins | Apr. 25 | 7.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 2 |
| at Padres | Apr. 19 | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
| at Royals | Apr. 14 | 6.0 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| vs. Padres | Apr. 8 | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
Red Sox Starter Recent Performance: Nick Pivetta
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Blue Jays | May. 3 | 6.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| vs. Guardians | Apr. 28 | 5.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| at Brewers | Apr. 21 | 5.2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| vs. Angels | Apr. 15 | 4.0 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| at Rays | Apr. 10 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
Braves Key Players to Watch
Morton gets the start for the Braves, his seventh of the season. He is 3-3 with a 3.37 ERA and 32 strikeouts in 34 2/3 innings pitched.
In his most recent appearance on Monday, May 1 against the New York Mets, the right-hander went 5 1/3 innings, giving up four earned runs while surrendering six hits.
In six games this season, the 39-year-old has put up an ERA of 3.37, with 8.3 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .259 against him.
Ronald Acuna Jr. leads Atlanta in batting average (.338) this season while adding six home runs and 21 RBI.
Sean Murphy leads Atlanta in runs batted in (28) this season. He’s batting .282 while slugging .621.
Ozzie Albies has collected 39 base hits, an OBP of .324 and a slugging percentage of .543 this season.
Red Sox Key Players to Watch
Pivetta (2-2) will take to the mound for the Red Sox and make his seventh start of the season.
The right-hander gave up three earned runs in six innings pitched on Wednesday in his last outing, a matchup with the Toronto Blue Jays.
The 30-year-old has pitched to a 4.99 ERA this season with 10 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3.5 walks per nine across six games.
Rafael Devers has racked up a team-high 11 home runs and 34 runs batted in.
Alex Verdugo is batting .307 with 10 doubles, a triple, five home runs and 14 walks.
Masataka Yoshida has accumulated a team-high batting average of .321.
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