Kansas City Royals vs. Atlanta Braves: Preview, Predictions and Picks for September 27, 2024

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Sep 27, 2024 6:13 AM
On Friday, September 27, 2024, at 7:20 PM, the Kansas City Royals will look to extend their three-game winning streak as they face off against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. The Royals, sitting at 85-74 overall and 40-38 on the road, will clash with the 86-71 Braves, who hold a 43-33 home record. Expect an electrifying matchup between these two teams vying for postseason contention.
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Royals vs Braves starting pitchers

  • Max Fried for Atlanta Braves
  • Brady Singer for Kansas City Royals

Royals vs Braves statistics

Stat Royals Braves
Hits 1332 (11th) 1298 (17th)
Batting Average .250 (7th) .244 (14th)
Runs Batted In 707 (10th) 659 (16th)
Runs 730 (13th) 687 (16th)
Home Runs 168 (Tied-20th) 208 (4th)
Walks 421 (28th) 466 (Tied-19th)
Stolen Bases 133 (10th) 65 (Tied-29th)
Strikeouts 1125 (29th) 1417 (11th)
Pitches 22382 (26th) 23200 (17th)

Atlanta Braves recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/24/24 vs New York Mets W 5-1
9/22/24 @ Miami Marlins W 5-4
9/21/24 @ Miami Marlins W 6-2
9/20/24 @ Miami Marlins L 4-3
9/19/24 @ Cincinnati Reds W 15-3

Kansas City Royals recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/26/24 @ Washington Nationals W 7-4
9/25/24 @ Washington Nationals W 3-0
9/24/24 @ Washington Nationals W 1-0 F/10
9/22/24 vs San Francisco Giants L 2-0
9/21/24 vs San Francisco Giants L 9-0

Royals vs Braves predictions

The upcoming game between the Kansas City Royals and the Atlanta Braves is shaping up to be a showdown full of standout performances. For the Royals, keep an eye on Bobby Witt Jr., whose batting average has been nothing short of impressive this season. With his ability to swing the bat, I expect him to play a key role in driving in runs and securing bases. Additionally, Brady Singer, starting on the mound for the Royals, has a solid ERA of 3.73 this season. His ability to strike batters out could be pivotal in keeping the game tight against a competitive Braves lineup.

On the other side, Atlanta Braves' hitters like Marcell Ozuna, who has hammered 39 home runs this season, will certainly be someone the Royals' pitchers will be wary of. Ozuna's power at the plate could potentially change the dynamics of the game with just one swing. Moreover, Max Fried, taking the mound for the Braves with an ERA of 3.42, is likely to pose a significant challenge for the Royals' hitters. His skills in controlling the game and limiting runs will be crucial for the Braves if they aim to suppress the Royals' offense.

Given the strengths and recent performances of both teams, this matchup promises to be tightly contested. However, the combination of Max Fried's pitching prowess for the Braves and the extra pop from hitters like Ozuna gives Atlanta a slight edge. The Royals will put up a strong fight, no doubt, but ultimately, the Braves might just have that extra firepower to secure a win at Truist Park. Always exciting to see how these predictions pan out, isn't it?

Atlanta Braves injuries

  • Reynaldo Lopez (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Huascar Ynoa (SP): 60-Day-IL
  • A.J. Minter (RP): 60-Day-IL
  • Tyler Tolve (C): Day-To-Day
  • Ronald Acuna Jr. (RF): 60-Day-IL

Kansas City Royals injuries

  • Will Smith (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Josh Taylor (RP): 60-Day-IL
  • Chris Stratton (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Michael Lorenzen (SP): Day-To-Day
  • Vinnie Pasquantino (1B): 10-Day-IL

Royals vs Braves game info

Venue Truist Park
Location Atlanta, Georgia
First pitch Fri 7:20 PM
Temperature 73°
Chance of Rain 16%

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