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The Atlanta Braves (75-41) are looking for continued power from a batter when they match up against the New York Mets (52-65) on Sunday at 7:10 PM ET at Citi Field. Ozzie Albies is currently on a two-game home run streak for the favored Braves (-130) in the contest against the underdog Mets (+111). Yonny Chirinos starts for Atlanta while New York will counter with Kodai Senga.
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Game Info, Betting Lines for Braves vs. Mets
- Game Day: Sunday, August 13, 2023
- Game Time: 7:10 PM ET
- Location: Queens, New York
- Stadium: Citi Field
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Braves | -130 | 9.5 |
How Do I Watch the Braves vs. the Mets?
- TV Channel: ESPN
Braves Stats & Trends
Braves Batting
- The Atlanta Braves have hit a league-leading 225 home runs, averaging 1.9 per game.
- Atlanta has an MLB-high .275 batting average.
- The Braves have a league-high .345 on-base percentage.
- Atlanta strikes out 8.1 times per game to rank sixth in baseball.
- The Braves have hit 112 home runs away from home this season (1.9 per game).
- Atlanta is averaging 3.7 extra-base hits per game while slugging .485 on the road.
- Away from home this season the club averages 9.5 hits per game and is batting .270.
Braves Key Batters
- Ronald Acuna Jr. leads Atlanta with an OBP of .422, plus a team-best slugging percentage of .575. He’s batting .336 on the season.
- Among qualifying hitters in MLB, he is third in batting average, first in on-base percentage, and fifth in slugging.
- Matt Olson leads Atlanta with 119 hits. He is batting .270 this season and has 65 extra-base hits. He’s also slugging .614 with an on-base percentage of .379.
- He is 47th in batting average, 13th in on-base percentage and second in slugging in the major leagues.
- Olson enters this game looking to extend his four-game hit streak. In his last five games he is batting .350 with a double, three home runs, six walks and five RBI.
- Albies is batting .269 with a .518 slugging percentage and 90 RBI this year.
- Albies heads into this game with 12 games in a row with at least one hit. In his last 10 outings he is batting .362 with two doubles, four home runs, three walks and 14 RBI.
- Austin Riley is batting .282 with a .342 OBP and 77 RBI for Atlanta this season.
Mets Stats & Trends
Mets Batting
- The Mets rank 11th in Major League Baseball with 144 home runs.
- New York ranks 26th in MLB with a team batting average of just .235.
- The Mets have an on-base percentage of .316 this season, which ranks 18th in the league.
- New York ranks fourth in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 7.9 Ks per contest.
- They have averaged 1.3 home runs per game in their 55 home contests this season.
- New York is slugging .396 in 55 home games this season.
- In home games this season, they’re batting .225 with 7.2 base hits per contest.
Mets Key Batters
- Pete Alonso has totaled 89 hits, a team-high for the Mets. He’s batting .223 and slugging .524 with an on-base percentage of .323.
- Including all the qualifying hitters in the majors, he ranks 129th in batting average, 86th in on-base percentage and ninth in slugging percentage.
- Francisco Lindor is hitting .244 with 25 doubles, two triples, 22 home runs and 50 walks. He’s slugging .465 with an on-base percentage of .331.
- His batting average ranks 103rd among all qualified players, his on-base percentage is 73rd, and he is 44th in slugging.
- Brandon Nimmo has an on-base percentage of .358 and a slugging percentage of .428. Both lead the Mets.
- Jeff McNeil has 17 doubles, two triples, five home runs and 33 walks while hitting .255.
Braves vs. Mets Probable Pitchers
| Yonny Chirinos (ATL) | Pitcher | Kodai Senga (NYM) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 – 4 | W/L | 8 – 6 |
| 76.1 | IP | 116.2 |
| 4.83 | ERA | 3.24 |
| 1.323 | WHIP | 1.303 |
| 5.2 | K/9 | 11.0 |
| 2.8 | BB/9 | 4.4 |
Braves vs. Mets Injury Updates
- Braves: Sam Hilliard: 10 Day IL (Heel), Daysbel Hernández: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Nick Anderson: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Dylan Lee: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Ehire Adrianza: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Kyle Wright: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Kolby Allard: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Jesse Chávez: 60 Day IL (Shin), Huascar Ynoa: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Tyler Matzek: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
- Mets: Starling Marte: 10 Day IL (Migraines), Luis Guillorme: 10 Day IL (Leg), Elieser Hernandez: 15 Day IL (Pectoral), Edwin Uceta: 60 Day IL (Ankle), Sam Coonrod: 60 Day IL (Lat), Bryce Montes de Oca: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Edwin Díaz: 60 Day IL (Knee)
