The Atlanta Braves (70-60) begin a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins (72-58) with a Monday matchup at Target Field. First pitch is at 7:40 p.m. ET.
This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Twins will send Bailey Ober (12-5) to the mound, while Max Fried (7-7) will take the ball for the Braves.
Twins vs. Braves Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Monday, August 26, 2024 at 7:40 p.m. ET
Where: Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota
How to Watch on TV: BSN
Probable Pitchers: Bailey Ober (Twins) – 12-5, 3.54 ERA vs Max Fried (Braves) – 7-7, 3.57 ERA
Twins vs. Braves Odds
Braves to win: +100
Braves to win: +100
Spread: Braves -1.5
Total: 8 runs
Twins vs. Braves Pitcher Performance
Ober |
|
Fried |
24 |
GS |
22 |
12-5 |
W-L |
7-7 |
3.54 |
ERA |
3.57 |
140 |
IP |
128.2 |
34 |
BB |
46 |
145 |
SO |
119 |
Twins Probable Starting Pitcher: Bailey Ober
The Twins are sending Ober (12-5) out for his 25th start of the season. He is 12-5 with a 3.54 ERA and 145 strikeouts in 140 2/3 innings pitched.
The right-hander last pitched on Wednesday against the San Diego Padres, when he went six innings, allowing three earned runs while giving up four hits.
The 29-year-old has an ERA of 3.54, with 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings, in 24 games this season. Opposing hitters have a .204 batting average against him.
Ober is trying to extend an 11th-game quality start streak in this matchup.
Ober will look to build upon a 12-game streak of pitching five or more innings (he’s averaging 5.8 frames per outing).
He has made four appearances this season in which he did not give up an earned run.
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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher: Max Fried
The Braves will send Fried (7-7) to the mound for his 23rd start this season.
The left-hander’s last appearance was on Wednesday, when he threw seven innings against the Philadelphia Phillies, giving up two earned runs while allowing four hits.
The 30-year-old has pitched to a 3.57 ERA this season with 8.3 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3.2 walks per nine across 22 games.
In 22 starts this season, he’s earned 11 quality starts.
Fried will look to pitch five or more innings for the fourth start in a row.
He has four appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 22 chances this season.
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