The Atlanta Braves (81-67) host the Los Angeles Dodgers (87-61) for a home game at Truist Park on Sunday. First pitch is at 7:10 p.m. ET.
The Braves will give the ball to Charlie Morton (8-8, 4.11 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 9 on the season, and the Dodgers will turn to Walker Buehler (1-5, 5.95 ERA).
Braves vs. Dodgers Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 7:10 p.m. ET
Where: Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia
How to Watch on TV: ESPN
Probable Pitchers: Morton – ATL (8-8, 4.11 ERA) vs Buehler – LAD (1-5, 5.95 ERA)
Braves vs. Dodgers Odds
Dodgers to win: -107
Dodgers to win: -107
Spread: Dodgers -1.5
Total: 8.5 runs
Braves vs. Dodgers Pitcher Performance
Morton |
|
Buehler |
27 |
GS |
13 |
8-8 |
W-L |
1-5 |
4.11 |
ERA |
5.95 |
149 |
IP |
59 |
57 |
BB |
21 |
155 |
SO |
49 |
Braves Probable Starting Pitcher: Charlie Morton
The Braves will send Morton (8-8) out to make his 28th start of the season. He is 8-8 with a 4.11 ERA and 155 strikeouts through 149 2/3 innings pitched.
The righty last appeared on Monday against the Cincinnati Reds, when he tossed 6 2/3 innings, allowing one earned run while giving up six hits.
In 27 games this season, the 40-year-old has a 4.11 ERA and 9.4 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .251 to his opponents.
Morton has 11 quality starts under his belt this season.
Morton is aiming for his seventh straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.5 frames per appearance on the hill.
He has held his opponents without an earned run in six of his 27 outings this season.
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Dodgers Probable Starting Pitcher: Walker Buehler
Buehler (1-5) will take to the mound for the Dodgers and make his 14th start of the season.
The right-hander gave up five earned runs and allowed nine hits in five innings pitched against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday.
The 30-year-old has an ERA of 5.95, a 2.33 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.644 in 13 games this season.
He has earned a quality start two times in 13 starts this season.
Buehler will look to pitch five or more innings for the third start in a row.
He has one appearance this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 13 chances this season.
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