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Giants vs. Braves: San Francisco Looks to Maintain Dominance in Series Despite Recent Struggles

The San Francisco Giants and the Atlanta Braves are set to face off in a three-game series, with the Giants currently holding a 3-0 lead in the season series. Hayden Birdsong will start for the Giants, while Bryce Elder will take the mound for the Braves. The outcome of the game and whether Elder can secure his fourth win of the season remains to be seen. Stay tuned for the Giants vs. Braves prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Giants +116 | Braves -134
• Spread: Giants +1.5 (-170) | Braves -1.5 (+149)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 57%.

San Francisco Giants

Hayden Birdsong will be the starting pitcher for the San Francisco Giants on Monday evening. Birdsong had a strong performance in his last outing, allowing only one run in five innings and securing the win against the Athletics. Despite a rough June, Birdsong has improved this month with a 4.11 ERA and a 1.42 WHIP, along with a 4-3 record in 65.2 innings pitched this season. The Giants are currently two games behind in the wild card race and have won three of their past five series. Rafael Devers, who was acquired last month, has struggled with only five RBIs and a .637 OPS in July. Mike Yastrzemski and Wilmer Flores have also been struggling offensively. Despite their offensive struggles, the Giants have a strong pitching staff with a 3.59 ERA, ranking third in the league. Heliot Ramos has been a bright spot, posting a .769 OPS on the season.

Atlanta Braves Analysis

The Atlanta Braves are sending Bryce Elder to the mound to start the series, with Elder coming off a recent win against the Athletics but struggling to find consistency this season. Despite injuries to the pitching staff, the Braves have been unable to generate runs consistently and find themselves 9.5 games out of a wildcard spot. Key players like Ozzie Albies and Marcell Ozuna need to step up offensively, while players like Matt Olson and Sean Murphy have been contributing well. The team is scoring an average of 4.15 runs per game and has a decent pitching staff with a 3.95 ERA. Atlanta Braves currently holds a power ranking and has struggled in recent matchups against San Francisco.

San Francisco Giants Struggle as Atlanta Braves Find Success on the Field

The San Francisco Giants have faced challenges recently, with an inconsistent performance over the past few weeks resulting in five consecutive losses. Their pitching has struggled, allowing 25 runs in their last five games, while the Atlanta Braves have seen success at the plate, scoring 29 runs in their most recent games. Giants pitcher Hayden Birdsong has faced difficulties, with a noticeable decline in his performance as he has given up 15 runs in his last 17.1 innings pitched. In contrast, Braves pitcher Bryce Elder has proven effective against the Giants, limiting them to just one run in 8.1 innings. Considering these factors, the upcoming matchup between the Giants and the Braves may present a challenging situation for San Francisco.

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