Following a four-game losing streak, the Toronto Blue Jays (67-75) match up against the Atlanta Braves (77-64) on Saturday at 7:20 p.m. ET.
The Braves will give the ball to Spencer Schwellenbach (5-6, 3.69 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 6 on the season, and the Blue Jays will counter with Jose Berrios (14-9, 3.59 ERA).
Braves vs. Blue Jays Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 7:20 p.m. ET
Where: Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia
How to Watch on TV: BSSE
Probable Pitchers: Schwellenbach – ATL (5-6, 3.69 ERA) vs Berrios – TOR (14-9, 3.59 ERA)
Braves vs. Blue Jays Odds
Braves to win: -162
Blue Jays to win: +138
Spread: Braves -1.5
Total: 7.5 runs
Braves vs. Blue Jays Pitcher Performance
Schwellenbach |
|
Berrios |
16 |
GS |
28 |
5-6 |
W-L |
14-9 |
3.69 |
ERA |
3.59 |
92.2 |
IP |
170.1 |
19 |
BB |
47 |
104 |
SO |
134 |
Braves Probable Starting Pitcher: Spencer Schwellenbach
The Braves are sending Schwellenbach (5-6) out for his 17th start of the season. He is 5-6 with a 3.69 ERA and 104 strikeouts through 92 2/3 innings pitched.
His most recent time out came on Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies, when the righty went 5 2/3 innings, surrendering two earned runs while allowing five hits.
In 16 games this season, the 24-year-old has an ERA of 3.69, with 10.1 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .228 against him.
Schwellenbach has collected eight quality starts this season.
Schwellenbach is trying to secure his 15th start of five or more innings this year in this outing.
In two of his appearances this season he did not allow an earned run.
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Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitcher: José BerrÃos
The Blue Jays will hand the ball to Berrios (14-9) for his 29th start of the season.
The right-hander’s last start was on Saturday, when he tossed six innings without allowing a run on three hits in a matchup with the Minnesota Twins.
The 30-year-old has pitched to a 3.59 ERA this season with 7.1 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.5 walks per nine across 28 games.
If he completes six or more innings with three or fewer earned runs allowed, he’ll earn his sixth quality start in a row.
Berrios has pitched five or more innings in seven straight games and will look to extend that streak.
He has made 28 appearances and finished four of them without allowing an earned run.
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