Braves vs. Pirates Probable Starting Pitchers – September 8

The Pittsburgh Pirates (65-75) start a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves (91-48) on Friday at Truist Park. First pitch is at 7:20 PM.

This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Braves will send Bryce Elder (11-4) to the mound, while Mitch Keller (11-8) will take the ball for the Pirates.

Braves vs. Pirates Pitcher Matchup and Game Info

  • When: Friday, September 8, 2023 at 7:20 PM ET
  • Where: Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia
  • How to Watch on TV: BSSE
  • Probable Pitchers: Elder – ATL (11-4, 3.42 ERA) vs Keller – PIT (11-8, 3.93 ERA)
  • Braves vs. Pirates Odds

  • Braves to win: -203
  • Spread: Braves -1.5
  • Total: 9.5 runs
  • Braves vs. Pirates Pitcher Performance

    Elder Keller
    27 GS 28
    11-4 W-L 11-8
    3.42 ERA 3.93
    155.1 IP 169.2
    53 BB 51
    111 SO 187

    Braves Probable Starting Pitcher: Bryce Elder

  • Elder gets the start for the Braves, his 28th of the season. He is 11-4 with a 3.42 ERA and 111 strikeouts through 155 1/3 innings pitched.
  • The right-hander’s most recent appearance came on Sunday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, when he threw six innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up five hits.
  • The 24-year-old has put up an ERA of 3.42, with 6.4 strikeouts per nine innings, in 27 games this season. Opposing hitters have a .238 batting average against him.
  • Elder has 15 quality starts this year.
  • Elder is seeking his sixth straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.7 frames per appearance on the mound.
  • In six of his appearances this season he did not surrender an earned run.
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    Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Mitch Keller

  • The Pirates will hand the ball to Keller (11-8) for his 29th start of the season.
  • The right-hander gave up one earned run and allowed five hits in six innings pitched against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday.
  • The 27-year-old has pitched in 28 games this season with an ERA of 3.93, a 3.67 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.255.
  • If he completes six or more innings with three or fewer earned runs allowed, he’ll earn his fifth quality start in a row.
  • Keller has 27 starts in a row of five innings or more.
  • He has made 28 appearances and finished four of them without allowing an earned run.
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