Atlanta Braves vs
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Braves Look to Sweep Guardians in Series Finale After Securing 2-0 Victory

The Atlanta Braves and the Cleveland Guardians will conclude their three-game interleague series on Sunday afternoon. The Braves won the first game of the series with a score of 2-0. Erick Fedde will start for Atlanta, who has a 5.40 ERA, while Logan Allen will pitch for Cleveland with a 3.94 ERA. The game is scheduled to start at 1:40 EST. Stay tuned for our Braves vs. Guardians prediction and more updates on this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Braves +109 | Guardians -126
• Spread: Braves +1.5 (-185) | Guardians -1.5 (+160)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 56%.

Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves secured a 2-0 victory over the Guardians on Friday night, with strong pitching from four different pitchers, including a solid six-inning performance from starter Hurston Waldrep. The team has won their last three games but remains in fourth place in the NL East, ten games behind the final Wild Card spot. Michael Harris II delivered an RBI-single in the 9th inning, contributing to the win with two hits in the game. Marcell Ozuna leads the team in home runs with 20 and 59 RBIs, while Jurickson Profar has been batting leadoff and holds a .244 season batting average. Newly-acquired pitcher Erick Fedde will make his fourth start for the Braves, with a 4-12 record and a 5.40 ERA on the season.

Cleveland Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians experienced a setback on Friday, resulting in a loss that did not majorly impact their standing in the American League. However, every game is crucial for the team as they are in a close race for the Wild Card spots. Currently, they are 7.5 games behind the Tigers but only 1.5 games behind the Yankees for the final playoff spot. The offense struggled in Friday's game, managing just two hits, both of which came from Steven Kwan, the team's leadoff hitter. Kwan, in his fourth season with the team, has been a standout player this season with 10 home runs and 40 RBIs, batting .277. Jose Ramirez, the veteran third baseman, leads the team in various offensive categories with 25 home runs, 64 RBIs, and a .295 batting average. Kyle Manzardo contributes with 21 home runs and 54 RBIs while alternating between the DH spot and first base. Pitcher Logan Allen, a 26-year old left-hander, will make his 23rd start of the season with a 7-9 record and a 3.94 ERA. The team has won in each of his last three starts, with Allen most recently giving up two runs in five innings in a win over Miami.

Atlanta Braves Show Promise with Abundant Talent and Recent Victory Streak

The Atlanta Braves, though not one of the leading teams this season, have recently shown a promising streak of victories due to the abundant talent on their roster. In a standout performance last Friday, the Atlanta pitching staff demonstrated their depth by limiting the Cleveland team to just two hits and no runs, with Steven Kwan securing both hits. Despite initial setbacks with the absence of key players such as Jurickson Profar and Ronald Acuna Jr., the lineup is now restored to full strength with Olson and Ozuna contributing consistently. Conversely, the Cleveland team has struggled offensively this season, ranking 26th in runs scored in the league. As Atlanta prepares to depart with another victory under their belt, the forecast points towards a win for the Braves.

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