Dodgers vs Braves starting pitchers
- Spencer Schwellenbach for Atlanta Braves
- Landon Knack for Los Angeles Dodgers
Dodgers vs Braves statistics
| Stat |
Dodgers |
Braves |
| Hits |
1264 (6th) |
1185 (19th) |
| Batting Average |
.254 (6th) |
.240 (18th) |
| Runs Batted In |
710 (2nd) |
595 (19th) |
| Runs |
730 (3rd) |
623 (18th) |
| Home Runs |
204 (3rd) |
186 (Tied-5th) |
| Walks |
532 (3rd) |
428 (20th) |
| Stolen Bases |
112 (13th) |
62 (Tied-29th) |
| Strikeouts |
1219 (18th) |
1329 (8th) |
| Pitches |
22322 (3rd) |
21490 (16th) |
Atlanta Braves recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/11/24 |
@ Washington Nationals |
L |
5-1 |
| 9/10/24 |
@ Washington Nationals |
W |
12-0 |
| 9/9/24 |
vs Cincinnati Reds |
L |
1-0 |
| 9/8/24 |
vs Toronto Blue Jays |
W |
4-3 F/11 |
| 9/7/24 |
vs Toronto Blue Jays |
L |
9-5 |
Los Angeles Dodgers recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/11/24 |
vs Chicago Cubs |
W |
10-8 |
| 9/10/24 |
vs Chicago Cubs |
L |
6-3 |
| 9/9/24 |
vs Chicago Cubs |
L |
10-4 |
| 9/8/24 |
vs Cleveland Guardians |
W |
4-0 |
| 9/7/24 |
vs Cleveland Guardians |
W |
7-2 |
Dodgers vs Braves predictions
As the Los Angeles Dodgers head into this matchup against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park, all eyes are likely to be on Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman. Based on recent performances, we can expect Betts to be a key player due to his consistent ability to get on base and keep the scoreboard ticking. His knack for turning up in crucial moments might just set the tone. Freeman, an ex-Brave, always seems to have an extra incentive when facing his old team, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him put up some strong numbers, especially in driving in runs.
Turning our attention to the Atlanta Braves, the impact of players like Marcell Ozuna and Matt Olson could be significant. Ozuna has been hitting well lately, and his power at the plate might just contribute heavily to the Braves' run total. Olson, on the other hand, continues to be a reliable source of RBIs and is a consistent threat to opposing pitchers. Given their recent form, these two could really ignite the Braves' lineup in this series.
Given the current momentum and line-up strengths, this series looks set to be a nail-biter. However, the Dodgers have shown a slightly stronger ability to perform under pressure, especially on the road. With the kind of depth they have in their batting and the recent form of their key hitters, I would lean towards the Dodgers taking the first game of this series. However, with baseball, as always, the unexpected is just around the corner, and the Braves have enough firepower to turn any prediction on its head. Let's buckle up for what promises to be an exciting series!
Atlanta Braves injuries
- Whit Merrifield (LF): Day-To-Day
- Tyler Tolve (C): Day-To-Day
- Huascar Ynoa (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Ozzie Albies (2B): 10-Day-IL
- Reynaldo Lopez (SP): 15-Day-IL
Los Angeles Dodgers injuries
- Connor Brogdon (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Clayton Kershaw (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Joe Kelly (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Tyler Glasnow (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Tony Gonsolin (SP): 60-Day-IL
Dodgers vs Braves game info
| Venue |
Truist Park |
| Location |
Atlanta, Georgia |
| First pitch |
Fri 7:20 PM |
| Temperature |
72° |
| Chance of Rain |
49% |
