Dodgers vs Braves starting pitchers
- Max Fried for Atlanta Braves
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto for Los Angeles Dodgers
Dodgers vs Braves statistics
| Stat |
Dodgers |
Braves |
| Hits |
1287 (6th) |
1209 (Tied-17th) |
| Batting Average |
.254 (6th) |
.241 (18th) |
| Runs Batted In |
721 (2nd) |
613 (Tied-16th) |
| Runs |
742 (3rd) |
641 (16th) |
| Home Runs |
208 (3rd) |
188 (Tied-6th) |
| Walks |
541 (3rd) |
444 (18th) |
| Stolen Bases |
113 (13th) |
62 (30th) |
| Strikeouts |
1245 (17th) |
1349 (8th) |
| Pitches |
22729 (3rd) |
21946 (Tied-14th) |
Atlanta Braves recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/15/24 |
vs Los Angeles Dodgers |
L |
9-2 |
| 9/14/24 |
vs Los Angeles Dodgers |
W |
10-1 |
| 9/13/24 |
vs Los Angeles Dodgers |
W |
6-2 |
| 9/11/24 |
@ Washington Nationals |
L |
5-1 |
| 9/10/24 |
@ Washington Nationals |
W |
12-0 |
Los Angeles Dodgers recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/15/24 |
@ Atlanta Braves |
W |
9-2 |
| 9/14/24 |
@ Atlanta Braves |
L |
10-1 |
| 9/13/24 |
@ Atlanta Braves |
L |
6-2 |
| 9/11/24 |
vs Chicago Cubs |
W |
10-8 |
| 9/10/24 |
vs Chicago Cubs |
L |
6-3 |
Dodgers vs Braves predictions
As the Los Angeles Dodgers prepare to face the Atlanta Braves, eyes are going to be glued on Mookie Betts, who's been swinging a hot bat with a stellar batting average of .299 this season. Another player that everyone will be watching closely is Shohei Ohtani, whose power at the plate has been a game-changer, racking up an impressive 47 home runs so far. These key players are expected to make significant contributions, especially given their current form and past performances against the Braves' pitching lineup. Meanwhile, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who'll be taking the mound for the Dodgers, brings his sharp ERA of 2.77 into the game, promising some tight innings if he sticks to his season's form.
On the flip side, the Atlanta Braves have their own set of aces ready to make an impact. Marcell Ozuna has been particularly effective with the bat, boasting a .304 batting average along with 37 homers, positioning him as a critical threat at the plate. Max Fried, set to start for the Braves, has a slightly higher ERA at 3.46 compared to Yamamoto but carries the potential to control the game's pace with his knack for strikeouts, already tallying 144 this season. If Fried can manage the Dodgers' lineup effectively, it could set the stage for players like Ozuna to make significant in-game impacts.
Given the current momentum and the strengths of each team's lineup, the game promises to be a closely contested battle. The Dodgers, with their potent mix of speed, power, and pitching, slightly tip the scales in their favor. They've been exceptional on the road, and coupled with their offensive prowess led by players like Betts and Ohtani, they seem poised to take control. The Braves will undoubtedly put up a fierce fight, especially with their home crowd behind them, but the Dodgers might just edge them out in what’s expected to be an enthralling game of baseball.
Atlanta Braves injuries
- Huascar Ynoa (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Tyler Tolve (C): Day-To-Day
- Reynaldo Lopez (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Ozzie Albies (2B): 10-Day-IL
- Austin Riley (3B): 10-Day-IL
Los Angeles Dodgers injuries
- Austin Barnes (C): Day-To-Day
- Connor Brogdon (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Joe Kelly (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Tony Gonsolin (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Gavin Stone (SP): 15-Day-IL
Dodgers vs Braves game info
| Venue |
Truist Park |
| Location |
Atlanta, Georgia |
| First pitch |
Mon 7:20 PM |
| Temperature |
78° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
