Atlanta Braves vs Boston Red Sox 7/26/2023 Analysis, Bets, and Odds
On Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 7:10 PM ET, the Atlanta Braves will play the Boston Red Sox in MLB action at Fenway Park, Massachusetts. After a four-game losing run, Atlanta overcame the Brewers in the last game of their series on Sunday afternoon to win for the third time in four games. On Tuesday, when they were 64-34, the Braves held a dominating 11.5-game lead over the Marlins for first place in the NL East. Atlanta had two hits each from Travis d’Arnaud (run, RBI) and Ronald Acuna Jr. to pace the attack on Sunday. Travis d’Arnaud and Ozzie Albies blasted three-run home runs to put their clubs up in the eighth inning (d’Arnaud hit his ninth, and Albies hit his 23rd).
In six innings, Bryce Elder allowed two runs on four hits, two walks, and two strikeouts. The choice did not take him into account. Daysbel Hernandez (1-0) earned the win with a scoreless inning, scattering three strikeouts and no walks while allowing just one hit. Raisel Iglesias recorded his 18th save of the year by striking out the side in the ninth inning
In this contest, Spencer Strider will make his 21st start for the Braves this year. He has an 11-3 record, a 3.78 ERA, a 1.089 WHIP, 35 walks, and 189 strikeouts in 116.2 innings of work. The choice was independent of Strider’s most recent start on Thursday at home against the Diamondbacks. He pitched for six innings, allowing four runs on four hits, one walk, and 13 strikeouts, giving the Braves a 7-5 victory. In his previous three starts, Strider was 1-1 with a 4.42 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, two walks, and 34 strikeouts in 18.1 innings thrown. In his 54th major league game and 41st start overall, Strider will start today’s game against the Red Sox. Because of this, this is also his first professional appearance at Fenway Park.
- The total stayed UNDER in four of Atlanta’s last six outings.
- The Braves are 3-6 SU in their previous nine matches.
- The Atlanta Braves are 4-2 SU in their last six games against the Boston Red Sox.
Atlanta Braves vs Boston Red Sox 7/26/2023 Analysis, Bets, and Odds
Boston won 13 of their previous 18 games before Tuesday after defeating the Mets twice at home. On Tuesday, the Red Sox were tied for fourth in the AL East, nine games behind the Orioles. They were 2.5 games behind the Blue Jays in the race for the last wild card place in the American League playoffs. Colton Wong (run), who had three hits in the contest, led Boston’s 15 hits on Sunday. Rafael Devers blasted his 24th home run of the season in the win. It was not thought that Brennan Bernardino would be the game’s starting pitcher. He allowed just one hit, no runs, no walks, and three strikeouts in 1.2 innings. After pitching 3.2 innings, Chris Murphy (1-0) was given the win after allowing just one run on three hits, walking two, and striking out three.
Brayan Bello, a Red Sox pitcher, is starting this game for the 17th time this year. He has pitched 90 innings, a 7-6 record, 3.60 ERA, 1.222 WHIP, 24 walks, and 78 strikeouts. Bello’s recent start was a loss on the road against the A’s on Wednesday. In four innings of work, he gave up six runs on five hits, two walks, and three strikeouts in a 6-5 Boston defeat. In his previous three starts, Bello was 2-1 with a 5.82 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, two walks, and 11 strikeouts in 17 innings thrown. On May 10, Bello won his lone career start against the Braves on the road. In six innings of work for the 5-2 Red Sox win, he allowed two runs on six hits, one walk, and five strikeouts. Bello is 5-8 with a 3.51 ERA, a 1.403 WHIP, 27 walks, and 74 strikeouts over 77 innings in 15 career appearances, 14 of which were starts.
- The total remained UNDER in five of Boston’s last seven slug-outs.
- The Red Sox are 14-5 SU in their previous 19 games.
- The total hung OVER in 12 of Boston’s last 16 games against the Atlanta Braves.
Atlanta Braves vs. Boston Red Sox. The MLB pick for this slugfest is the Atlanta Braves. Boston enjoyed a successful month of baseball, but they are playing the league’s top team. Bello has been a solid pitcher this season, but the Red Sox still require an advantage on the mound. Going into this game, Strider has made at least nine strikeouts in his previous six starts, and he now leads the MLB in whiffs this year. The truth was clear: no lead was safe from the Braves’ tremendous offensive power and danger. Atlanta is a better team than Boston despite their recent success. Therefore, expecting Bello to perform similarly against the Braves would only be possible. Send Atlanta on the road as Strider nears 200 strikeouts on the year. Prediction: The Atlanta Braves will triumph 4-3.
MLB Starting Time: 7:10 PM ET
Location: Fenway Park, MA
Date: Wednesday, July 26, 2023
TV: ESPN
MLB Odds: Atlanta Braves -155
MLB Totals: 8.5
