The Atlanta Braves (74-63) and the Colorado Rockies (51-87) square off at Truist Park on Tuesday at 7:20 p.m. ET, starting a three-game series.
This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Braves will send Chris Sale (15-3) to the mound, while Kyle Freeland (4-6) will get the nod for the Rockies.
Braves vs. Rockies Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 7:20 p.m. ET
Where: Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia
How to Watch on TV: BSSO
Probable Pitchers: Sale – ATL (15-3, 2.58 ERA) vs Freeland – COL (4-6, 5.51 ERA)
Braves vs. Rockies Odds
Braves to win: -374
Rockies to win: +301
Spread: Braves -1.5
Total: 7.5 runs
Braves vs. Rockies Pitcher Performance
Sale |
|
Freeland |
25 |
GS |
16 |
15-3 |
W-L |
4-6 |
2.58 |
ERA |
5.51 |
153.2 |
IP |
85 |
34 |
BB |
24 |
197 |
SO |
67 |
Braves Probable Starting Pitcher: Chris Sale
Sale (15-3) gets the starting nod for the Braves in his 26th start of the season. He’s put together a 2.58 ERA in 153 2/3 innings pitched, with 197 strikeouts.
In his last time out on Wednesday against the Minnesota Twins, the left-hander threw six innings, allowing one earned run while surrendering six hits.
In 25 games this season, the 35-year-old has an ERA of 2.58, with 11.5 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .218 against him.
Sale is looking for his fifth straight quality start.
Sale will aim to go five or more innings for his fifth straight start. He’s averaging 6.1 frames per outing.
He has held his opponents without an earned run in four of his 25 outings this season.
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Rockies Probable Starting Pitcher: Kyle Freeland
Freeland (4-6) will take the mound for the Rockies, his 17th start of the season.
The left-hander’s last start was on Thursday, when he tossed six innings while giving up two earned runs on six hits in a matchup with the Miami Marlins.
The 31-year-old has pitched in 16 games this season with an ERA of 5.51, a 2.79 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.471.
If he completes six or more innings with three or fewer earned runs allowed, he’ll earn his third quality start in a row.
Freeland has pitched five or more innings in three straight games and will look to extend that streak.
He has made 16 appearances and finished one of them without allowing an earned run.
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