As the Pittsburgh Pirates set sights on Truist Park for their upcoming battle against the Atlanta Braves this Friday, both teams are eager to turn the tides after recent setbacks.
The Braves are coming off a tight loss against the Chicago White Sox and a series loss to the St. Louis Cardinals earlier in the week, clearly looking to reignite their competitive fire. Meanwhile, the Pirates aim to build on their recent success against the Reds.
This game showcases a promising pitching matchup, sharpened strategies, and perhaps, the resolve to push past the .500 mark for the Pirates or maintain dominance at home for the Braves.
How to Watch
- Date and Time: June 28 at 7:20 PM EST
- Local Television: Bally Sports Southeast, SportsNet-Pitt
- Live Stream: ESPN+ (Subscription required)
- Local sports radio networks offer live commentary
Odds
- Money lines, Spread, and Over/Under: Click Here
Predictions
In a pitching dual between Charlie Morton of the Braves and Martin Pérez of the Pirates, the stats lean towards a high-scoring affair.
Morton's ERA of 4.20 and Martin Pérez's 4.71 suggest that hitters might have a field day. With the Braves hitting lefties well recently, and the Pirates' lineup carrying some heft, this game will likely surpass the over/under threshold.
Look for a game total exceeding 9 runs, with a close Braves win in a possible slugfest.
More
- For the Braves, Marcel Ozuna and Ozzie Albies showcase the depth in their lineup, despite Ronald Acuna Jr.'s absence due to injury.
- Bryan Reynolds and Oneil Cruz are carrying the offensive load for the Pirates with their power and speed.
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