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Braves: RHP Darren O'Day (strained left calf) was set to begin a rehab assignment at High A Rome. O’Day has been sidelined since July 12. Anderson was removed one out short of qualifying for a win. William Contreras added a solo homer in the ninth, and the Braves avoided their first three-game losing streak of the year. Odorizzi was acquired from Houston for reliever Will Smith at Tuesday's trade deadline. He pounded his chest, and Braves starter Ian Anderson raised his arm in celebration. “So that was nice to come out and score those runs early.” “Our guys kept grinding," Mets manager Buck Showalter said. “I didn’t do my job today. “It's coming.” He was checked by pitching coach Jeremy Hefner and an athletic trainer. Rookie center fielder Michael Harris II also went deep and threw out a runner at the plate. “It was all night — but I like that.
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He allowed three or fewer runs in nine consecutive games and should put the Mets into a strong position to pick up a win in Game 2 of this series. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER ( 1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), ConnexOntario 1-866-531-2600 (ONT), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY; 19+ ONT). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/ONT/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. The Mets starter has a career-low K/9 of 7.0 heading into this matchup, but he should reach five strikeouts in this spot. The Atlanta Braves and New York Mets square off on Friday with first pitch set for 7:10 p.m. ET. The game takes place at Citi Field in Queens, New York and will only be available on local TV or through an MLB.tv subscription. Atlanta (63-43) will look to avoid a third consecutive loss after falling in the first of a five-game set on Thursday night. New York (67-38) won nine of its last 10 games and increased its lead in the National League East to 4.5 games over the Braves. Walker is putting together a fantastic season through 18 starts, and he’s coming off an outing where he allowed three runs over 5.2 innings against the Miami Marlins. The Mets rank fifth in runs per game (4.7), and Pete Alonso homered in three of his last four games.
The Atlanta Braves and New York Mets will face off in a pivotal five-game series this weekend at Citi Field. With that said, it's a good time to check out ...
Walker has a 2.79 ERA in 18 starts, including a 2.53 mark in his last 15 starts. After struggling in his first year in Queens, Francisco Lindor is back to being one of the best shortstops in baseball, with 19 home runs and 10 stolen bases. Anderson, the third overall pick in the 2016 draft, has a 4.99 ERA in 20 starts. Walker has been downright dominant at home, with a 1.93 ERA across his seven home starts. Starling Marte is close behind with a .299 batting average, stealing 12 bases and adding 11 home runs of his own. Alonso has launched 29 home runs to go with 91 RBI and a .278 batting average. This lineup is one of the deepest in baseball. Closer Edwin Diaz, owner of the most electric entrance in baseball has been even better than his walk-out song this year, with a 1.44 ERA and 24 saves. Atlanta has lost some ground over the last week plus, going 5-5 in their last 10 games. New York has been dominant recently, going 9-1 in their last 10 games. Atlanta’s bullpen is one of the best in the league, ranking fifth with a 3.20 ERA. Closer Kenley Jansen has been solid, with a 3.43 ERA and 24 saves. Atlanta’s 191 doubles rank sixth in the league.
In a fight for the NL East lead, the Braves will open with Ian Anderson against the Mets' Taijuan Walker in the second game of the five-part series.
Atlanta Braves vs New York Mets, ATS, moneyline and over/under odds for Saturday, August 6, 2022. Preview and betting prediction.
With Scherzer in one of his usual zones, I like the home team to bounce back and win the opener of Saturday’s twin bill. Even though New York was on the wrong side of the game on Friday, the Mets showed fight. -1.5 (+168) Ov 6.5 (-115) +1.5 (-205) Meantime, Brian Snitker’s club has +185 division odds in the MLB Division odds.
The Mets' 3.62 team ERA ranks fifth among all MLB pitching staffs. The Braves average 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings as a pitching staff, most in the league.
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