Braves vs Pirates starting pitchers
- Bailey Falter for Pittsburgh Pirates
Braves vs Pirates statistics
| Stat |
Braves |
Pirates |
| Hits |
402 (Tied-15th) |
393 (19th) |
| Batting Average |
.250 (7th) |
.227 (24th) |
| Runs Batted In |
209 (13th) |
189 (23rd) |
| Runs |
218 (Tied-16th) |
198 (Tied-23rd) |
| Home Runs |
52 (Tied-14th) |
49 (18th) |
| Walks |
149 (22nd) |
183 (5th) |
| Stolen Bases |
26 (Tied-22nd) |
27 (Tied-20th) |
| Strikeouts |
418 (Tied-16th) |
484 (4th) |
| Pitches |
6988 (26th) |
7809 (3rd) |
Pittsburgh Pirates recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 5/23/24 |
vs San Francisco Giants |
L |
7-6 |
| 5/22/24 |
vs San Francisco Giants |
L |
9-5 F/10 |
| 5/21/24 |
vs San Francisco Giants |
W |
7-6 F/10 |
| 5/19/24 |
@ Chicago Cubs |
W |
3-2 |
| 5/18/24 |
@ Chicago Cubs |
L |
1-0 |
Atlanta Braves recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 5/23/24 |
@ Chicago Cubs |
W |
3-0 |
| 5/22/24 |
@ Chicago Cubs |
W |
9-2 |
| 5/21/24 |
@ Chicago Cubs |
L |
4-3 F/10 |
| 5/20/24 |
vs San Diego Padres |
W |
3-0 |
| 5/20/24 |
vs San Diego Padres |
L |
6-5 |
Braves vs Pirates predictions
As the Atlanta Braves take on the Pittsburgh Pirates, I'm expecting a strong performance from Marcell Ozuna, who's been on a tear this season. I project him to go 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs, building on his impressive numbers so far. Ronald Acuna Jr. will also be a key contributor, likely going 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base, as he continues to be a sparkplug for the Braves' offense. Meanwhile, Ozzie Albies should provide some power from the top of the order, going 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored.
On the other side, the Pirates will rely on their young phenom Oneil Cruz, who's shown flashes of brilliance this season. I think he'll go 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI, continuing to make a strong case for Rookie of the Year honors. Connor Joe will also be a key contributor, likely going 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored, as he looks to build on his solid season so far. Meanwhile, Bryan Reynolds will provide some thump in the middle of the order, going 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs.
Based on these projections, I think the Braves' offense will ultimately prove too much for the Pirates to handle. With Ozuna, Acuna, and Albies leading the charge, I predict the Braves will take this one 6-4, with the Pirates' young guns putting up a fight but ultimately coming up just short. The Braves' experience and depth will ultimately prevail, but it should be a fun and competitive game nonetheless.
Pittsburgh Pirates injuries
- Yasmani Grandal (C): Day-To-Day
- Bubba Chandler (DH): Day-To-Day
- Ke'Bryan Hayes (3B): 10-Day-IL
- Cristofer Melendez (SP): Out
- Enmanuel Terrero (OF): Day-To-Day
Atlanta Braves injuries
- Austin Riley (3B): Day-To-Day
- Sean Murphy (C): 10-Day-IL
- Tyler Matzek (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Blake Burkhalter (RP): Day-To-Day
- Jesse Franklin V (CF): Day-To-Day
Braves vs Pirates game info
| Venue |
PNC Park |
| Location |
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| First pitch |
Fri 6:40 PM |
| Temperature |
75° |
| Chance of Rain |
64% |
