San Francisco Giants vs. Atlanta Braves: Preview, Predictions and Picks for July 2, 2024

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Jul 2, 2024 6:13 AM
The Atlanta Braves, riding a strong home record of 26-14, look to capitalize on their momentum as they host the San Francisco Giants at Truist Park on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at 7:20 PM. The Giants, struggling on the road with a 16-25 record, will aim to turn their fortunes around against the Braves, who currently sit second in the NL East with a 46-36 overall record.
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Giants vs Braves statistics

Stat Giants Braves
Hits 713 (9th) 672 (16th)
Batting Average .247 (12th) .243 (16th)
Runs Batted In 365 (13th) 335 (18th)
Runs 380 (14th) 354 (18th)
Home Runs 84 (18th) 89 (14th)
Walks 281 (8th) 239 (23rd)
Stolen Bases 27 (30th) 37 (Tied-27th)
Strikeouts 689 (17th) 721 (12th)
Pitches 12572 (7th) 11997 (23rd)

Atlanta Braves recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
6/30/24 vs Pittsburgh Pirates L 4-2
6/29/24 vs Pittsburgh Pirates W 2-1 F/10
6/28/24 vs Pittsburgh Pirates W 6-1
6/27/24 @ Chicago White Sox L 1-0
6/26/24 @ St. Louis Cardinals L 4-1

San Francisco Giants recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
6/30/24 vs Los Angeles Dodgers W 10-4
6/29/24 vs Los Angeles Dodgers L 14-7 F/11
6/28/24 vs Los Angeles Dodgers W 5-3
6/27/24 vs Chicago Cubs L 5-3 F/10
6/26/24 vs Chicago Cubs W 4-3

Giants vs Braves predictions

As the San Francisco Giants gear up to face the Atlanta Braves, a lot of eyes will be on key players and how they might perform in this matchup. Matt Chapman, sporting a .242 batting average with 11 homers this season, could be a crucial player in boosting the Giants' offensive push. Furthermore, with Hayden Birdsong taking the mound, despite his less than stellar start this season, fans might witness an eager rookie looking to prove his mettle against a tough Braves lineup. The Giants' ability to capitalize on the occasional brilliant outings from Michael Conforto, who consistently manages to get on base and could provide that needed spark at Truist Park, also shouldn't be underestimated.

Turning our gaze to the Atlanta Braves, Reynaldo Lopez emerges as a key figure. With a stellar ERA of 1.70 and a dominant WHIP of 1.11 over this season, Lopez's command on the mound could very well dictate the pace of the game. Offensive firepower isn't lagging either, with Marcell Ozuna leading the charge boasting a .300 batting average and 21 home runs. His impressive ability to drive in runs, combined with the potential for solid hits from players like Ozzie Albies, sets the stage for an exciting offensive showcase from the Braves.

Given the current form and lineup strengths, it's leaning towards the Atlanta Braves to take this series opener. Reynaldo Lopez on the mound is a significant advantage, and with the batting support from Ozuna and Albies, they seem well positioned to exploit the Giants’ pitching vulnerabilities. While the Giants have their moments of brilliance, the consistent power the Braves bring to the game might just be too much for San Francisco to handle this time around. Expect a gripping game, but one where the Braves could likely emerge as the victors.

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Giants vs Braves game info

Venue Truist Park
Location Atlanta, Georgia
First pitch Tue 7:20 PM
Temperature 90°
Chance of Rain 0%

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