Royals vs Braves starting pitchers
- Charlie Morton for Atlanta Braves
- Alec Marsh for Kansas City Royals
Royals vs Braves statistics
| Stat |
Royals |
Braves |
| Hits |
1338 (Tied-12th) |
1307 (17th) |
| Batting Average |
.248 (10th) |
.243 (16th) |
| Runs Batted In |
707 (10th) |
662 (15th) |
| Runs |
731 (13th) |
692 (Tied-16th) |
| Home Runs |
168 (21st) |
210 (4th) |
| Walks |
426 (28th) |
474 (19th) |
| Stolen Bases |
134 (Tied-10th) |
66 (29th) |
| Strikeouts |
1147 (29th) |
1436 (11th) |
| Pitches |
22611 (27th) |
23471 (17th) |
Atlanta Braves recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/28/24 |
vs Kansas City Royals |
W |
2-1 |
| 9/27/24 |
vs Kansas City Royals |
W |
3-0 |
| 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 |
Kansas City Royals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/28/24 |
@ Atlanta Braves |
L |
2-1 |
| 9/27/24 |
@ Atlanta Braves |
L |
3-0 |
| 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 |
Royals vs Braves predictions
Heading into this MLB showdown, the Kansas City Royals have some interesting stats to consider. Bobby Witt Jr., for instance, stands out with a stellar batting average and an impressive count of home runs and RBIs this season. He's been a dynamic force at shortstop. On the pitching side, Alec Marsh is slated to start and while his ERA and WHIP suggest he's had his share of struggles, his strikeout numbers are respectable. Expect him to bring a strong effort as he looks to nail down his pitch command against a competitive Braves lineup.
For the Atlanta Braves, keep an eye on Marcell Ozuna, who has been swinging a hot bat with a high home run total and a solid batting average. His power at the plate could be a key factor in this game. On the mound, Charlie Morton brings experience and a notable strikeout ability, which could prove crucial in controlling the Royals' hitters. If Morton can maintain his form and limit walks, he and the Braves could find themselves in a strong position as the game progresses.
Considering the pitching matchup and current batting forms, this game looks set to be a closely fought contest. However, the Atlanta Braves might have an edge due to their stronger home record and the depth in their batting lineup. If Morton holds up against the aggressive Royals, and with the support of Ozuna and the rest of the lineup, the Braves could very well extend their home win streak. It's shaping up to be an exciting game, and Atlanta seems poised to come out on top.
Atlanta Braves injuries
- 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
- Angel Perdomo (RP): 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 |
Sun 3:20 PM |
| Temperature |
76° |
| Chance of Rain |
1% |
