MLB Game Preview -
Boston at AtlantaWed May 8, 2024 7:20 PM EDT
TEX |
4 |
OAK |
5 |
| Top 6th | |
LAA |
5 |
PIT |
4 |
| F | |
TOR |
5 |
PHI |
3 |
| F | |
DET |
4 |
CLE |
5 |
| F(10) | |
MIL |
4 |
KC |
6 |
| F | |
SD |
3 |
CHC |
0 |
| F | |
MIA |
1 |
LAD |
3 |
| F | |
NYM |
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STL |
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| PPD | |
ARI |
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CIN |
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| 6:40PM | |
BAL |
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WSH |
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| 6:45PM | |
CHW |
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TB |
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| 6:50PM | |
HOU |
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NYY |
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| 7:05PM | |
TEX |
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OAK |
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| 7:07PM | |
BOS |
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ATL |
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| 7:20PM | |
SEA |
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MIN |
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| 7:40PM | |
SF |
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COL |
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| 8:40PM | |
Team Record Comparison
| Team | Standings | GB | W-L | Aw/Hm | Stk | L10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 3rdAL East | 4.5 | 19-17 | 12-8 | L1 | 5-5 |
| Atlanta | 2ndNL East | 2.5 | 21-12 | 12-4 | W1 | 4-6 |
Team Batting Comparison - 2024 Reg Season
| Boston | Atlanta | |
|---|---|---|
| Batting Average | .246 | .256 |
| On Base Percentage | .322 | .326 |
| Slugging Percentage | 0.407 | 0.414 |
| Runs Scored | 164 | 167 |
| Doubles | 64 | 72 |
| Triples | 10 | 4 |
| Home Runs | 38 | 33 |
| Total Bases | 500 | 471 |
| Walks | 123 | 105 |
| Strikeouts | 356 | 293 |
| Stolen Bases / Attempts | 30/41 | 21/27 |
| Ground Ball/Fly Ball Ratio | 1.50 | 1.74 |
| Runners in Scoring Position Success % |
Team Pitching Comparison - 2024 Reg Season
| Boston | Atlanta | |
|---|---|---|
| Earned Run Average | 2.68 | 3.67 |
| WHIP Ratio | 1.114 | 1.235 |
| Batting Average Against | 0.222 | 0.238 |
| On Base Percentage Against | .285 | .306 |
| Slugging Percentage | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Shutouts | 6 | 3 |
| Runs Allowed | 125 | 131 |
| Doubles Allowed | 41 | 34 |
| Triples Allowed | 4 | 3 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 27 | 35 |
| Total Bases | 0 | 0 |
| Walks Allowed | 91 | 101 |
| Strikeouts Pitched | 304 | 276 |
| Stolen Bases Against / Attempts | 48/54 | 42/62 |
| Double Plays Fielded | 70 | 85 |
| Ground Ball/Fly Ball Ratio Against | 2.000 | 2.029 |
| Errors | 27 | 11 |
Scheduled Starting Pitchers
| Nick Pivetta - BOS | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matchup | K | W-L | IP | BB | WHIP | ERA | H |
| Season | 13 | 1-1 | 11 | 1 | 0.818 | 0.82 | 8 |
| vs. Opp | Has not pitched vs. Atlanta | ||||||
| Chris Sale - ATL | |||||||
| Matchup | K | W-L | IP | BB | WHIP | ERA | H |
| Season | 42 | 4-1 | 36.2 | 7 | 0.955 | 3.44 | 28 |
| vs. Opp | Has not pitched vs. Boston | ||||||
Hot Batters (Last 10 team games)
| Boston | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | SLG | OBP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Duran | 40 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 1 | .300 | .575 | .391 |
| R. Devers | 36 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 | .333 | .500 | .455 |
| T. O'Neill | 39 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | .282 | .564 | .349 |
| Atlanta | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | SLG | OBP |
| A. Riley | 40 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 | .250 | .375 | .318 |
| O. Albies | 40 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .250 | .350 | .318 |
| M. Ozuna | 34 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | .206 | .382 | .308 |
2024 Reg Season - Atlanta Leads Series 1-0
| Date | Result | Winner | Loser |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue May 7 | BOS 2 @ ATL 4 | J. Jimenez | J. Slaten |
Injury Report
| Boston |
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| Isaiah Campbell SP: |
| Nick Pivetta SP: |
| Chris Murphy SP: |
| Atlanta |
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| Tyler Matzek RP: |
| Pierce Johnson RP: |
| Spencer Strider SP: |