San Francisco Giants vs. Atlanta Braves: Preview, Predictions and Picks for July 4, 2024

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Jul 4, 2024 6:14 AM
The Atlanta Braves, who have a impressive 27-15 home record, look to take the series lead against the San Francisco Giants on Thursday, July 4th at 7:20 PM at Truist Park. The Giants, however, will aim to bounce back from their poor road record of 17-26 and even the series. With the series currently tied at 1-1, this Independence Day matchup is shaping up to be a thrilling contest.
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Giants vs Braves statistics

Stat Giants Braves
Hits 722 (Tied-9th) 678 (16th)
Batting Average .248 (12th) .242 (16th)
Runs Batted In 369 (14th) 338 (18th)
Runs 385 (14th) 357 (18th)
Home Runs 87 (Tied-16th) 91 (14th)
Walks 286 (Tied-7th) 241 (Tied-22nd)
Stolen Bases 28 (30th) 38 (27th)
Strikeouts 698 (17th) 730 (12th)
Pitches 12757 (7th) 12138 (22nd)

Atlanta Braves recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/3/24 vs San Francisco Giants W 3-1
7/2/24 vs San Francisco Giants L 5-3
6/30/24 vs Pittsburgh Pirates L 4-2
6/29/24 vs Pittsburgh Pirates W 2-1 F/10
6/28/24 vs Pittsburgh Pirates W 6-1

San Francisco Giants recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/3/24 @ Atlanta Braves L 3-1
7/2/24 @ Atlanta Braves W 5-3
6/30/24 vs Los Angeles Dodgers W 10-4
6/29/24 vs Los Angeles Dodgers L 14-7 F/11
6/28/24 vs Los Angeles Dodgers W 5-3

Giants vs Braves predictions

Heading into the next showdown between the San Francisco Giants and the Atlanta Braves, let's zero in on some key players for the Giants. With Logan Webb on the mound boasting a sturdy 3.12 ERA, I'd expect a solid outing from him, keeping the Braves' hitters on their toes. Webb's ability to command his pitches might just limit the Braves to fewer runs than usual. Meanwhile, Matt Chapman will likely bring some serious firepower. His season has been notable for making clutch hits, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him smack a critical extra-base hit or even send one over the fence. Jorge Soler also looks promising; his penchant for big hits could play a pivotal role, especially if it comes down to those late-game, high-pressure at-bats.

Switching gears to the Atlanta Braves, all eyes should be on Marcell Ozuna and Matt Olson. Ozuna, swinging a hot bat with a .297 average and 21 homers, seems ripe to keep his streak alive and could be a major threat with runners in scoring position. Olson, on the other hand, despite the ups and downs, has the power to change the game's momentum with one swing of his bat. His ability to work counts and draw walks consistently could set the table nicely for the Braves, providing them with crucial opportunities to score.

Considering the dynamics of both teams and the pivotal players expected to make significant impacts, predicting a winner isn't straightforward. However, given the depth of the pitching and the explosive potential of the Braves' lineup at their home ground, Truist Park, the scales might tilt slightly in favor of Atlanta. The crowd's energy, coupled with the Braves' slightly better offensive stats, could just be enough to clinch a victory in what promises to be a nail-biting contest.

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Giants vs Braves game info

Venue Truist Park
Location Atlanta, Georgia
First pitch Thu 7:20 PM
Temperature 86°
Chance of Rain 47%

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