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Pittsburgh Pirates to Face Atlanta Braves in Morning Showdown: Braves Favored to Win

The Pittsburgh Pirates will conclude their three-game series against the Atlanta Braves with a morning start time on Sunday. The Pirates will have LHP Bailey Falter on the mound, with a 3-6 record and a 4.00 ERA, while the Braves will start RHP Spencer Schwellenbach, who is 1-3 with a 5.40 ERA. The game is scheduled to begin at 11:35 a.m. EST at Truist Park. Atlanta is the favorite to win, opening at -173.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Pirates +153 | Braves -173
• Spread: Pirates +1.5 (-135) | Braves -1.5 (+115)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 63%.

Pittsburgh vs Atlanta Stats

Pittsburgh Pirates

On Friday, the Pirates lost 6-1 in the series opener, ending a two-game win streak. Their offense ranks 13th in the NL with 328 runs scored in 81 games, averaging 4.05 runs per game. They have a .228/.297/.360 slash line with 200 extra-base hits and 44 stolen bases. Pittsburgh's batters have struck out 767 times, the second most in the NL, and walked 254 times. Oneil Cruz went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts on Friday, hitting just .121 in his last nine games. The pitching staff has a 4.04 team ERA, ranking ninth in the NL. Starting pitching has a 23-27 record and a 3.64 ERA, while the bullpen is 16-15 with 22 saves and a 4.70 ERA. Falter has struggled in his last four starts, with a 0-4 record and a 6.63 ERA in June. The team is currently ranked 22nd in offense, 19th in defense, and have a 39-42 record this season.

Atlanta Braves Analysis

The Atlanta Braves bounced back from recent losses to secure a victory at the start of their series, their second win in their last five games. Their offense has scored 350 runs over 80 games with a 4.38 runs per game average, ranking 14th overall. Their slash line prior to Saturday's game was .243/.309/.404, with 250 extra-base hits and 37 stolen bases. The team collectively struck out 700 times and earned 231 walks. Marcell Ozuna led the team with 67 RBIs heading into Saturday, hitting .304 with 21 home runs and 47 runs scored in 80 games played. On the pitching front, Atlanta's staff had a 3.53 team ERA, the third best in the National League. Their starters were 30-23 with a 3.72 ERA, while their relievers had a 15-12 record with 23 saves and 3.19 ERA. Schwellenbach, making his sixth start, is coming off a loss in his last outing, allowing four runs on eight hits in five innings. Atlanta Braves hold a power ranking of 11 and are ranked #15 for offense, scoring an average of 4.35 runs per game. Defensively, they are ranked #4, giving up an average of 3.73 points per game. In the last three matchups against Pittsburgh, the team went 2-1.

Braves Even the Score Against Pirates with Recent Success; Recommended to Support Atlanta in Upcoming Game

The Atlanta Braves have managed to even the score against the Pirates by winning the last two meetings following a disappointing start in May. Pittsburgh's starter Falter, who performed well in the previous encounter with the Braves, has struggled on the road this season with a record of 1-4 and an ERA of 4.65 in eight starts. On the other hand, Atlanta has shown strength against left-handed pitchers, with a .261 batting average, 78 extra-base hits, and 108 RBIs. Schwellenbach, the Braves' starter, has had success in his two starts at Truist Park, holding opponents to a .195 average. Considering these factors and Atlanta's recent success against the Pirates, it is recommended to support the Braves in their upcoming game.

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