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Ty France rides a 14-game hitting streak into the Seattle Mariners’ (21-22) matchup with the Atlanta Braves (27-16). The Braves are favored (-130) for this contest against the Mariners (+110), which starts at 7:20 PM ET on Friday at Truist Park. Bryce Elder starts for Atlanta, and Bryce Miller is Seattle’s pick to start.
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Game Info, Betting Lines for Braves vs. Mariners
- Game Day: Friday, May 19, 2023
- Game Time: 7:20 PM ET
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Stadium: Truist Park
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Braves | -130 | 9 |
How Do I Watch the Braves vs. the Mariners?
- TV Channel: Apple TV+
Braves Stats & Trends
Braves Batting
- The Braves are second in baseball with 74 home runs. They average 1.7 per game.
- Atlanta has the 10th-best batting average in MLB (.257).
- The Braves are fourth in baseball with an on-base percentage of .337.
- Atlanta strikes out 8.9 times per game, the No. 18 mark in baseball.
- The Braves have hit 25 homers at home this season (1.3 per game).
- Atlanta is averaging 3.2 extra-base hits per game while slugging .426 at home.
- The club is batting .250 with 160 hits (8.4 per game) at home this season.
Braves Key Batters
- Ronald Acuna Jr. has 58 hits and an OBP of .437 to go with a slugging percentage of .613. All three of those stats rank first among Atlanta hitters this season. He has a .345 batting average, as well.
- He is second in batting average, second in on-base percentage, and first in slugging among qualifying hitters in the majors.
- Acuna hopes to build on an eight-game hitting streak in this matchup. In his last 10 outings he is hitting .325 with a double, five home runs, six walks and seven RBI.
- Sean Murphy is batting .268 with nine doubles, 10 home runs and 21 walks. He’s slugging .575 with an on-base percentage of .400.
- Among qualifiers, he ranks 71st in batting average, 10th in on-base percentage and seventh in slugging percentage.
- Murphy takes a two-game streak with at least one hit into this contest. During his last five outings he is hitting .100 with a home run and two RBI.
- Matt Olson has collected 37 base hits, an OBP of .367 and a slugging percentage of .491 this season.
- Ozzie Albies has been key for Atlanta with 45 hits, an OBP of .304 plus a slugging percentage of .506.
- Albies takes a four-game hitting streak into this matchup. During his last five outings he is hitting .238 with two doubles, a home run and four RBI.
Mariners Stats & Trends
Mariners Batting
- The Mariners rank 20th in Major League Baseball with 45 home runs.
- Seattle has a team batting average of just .227 this season, which ranks 28th among MLB teams.
- The Mariners have the 25th-ranked on-base percentage in MLB this season (.307).
- Seattle ranks 27th in strikeouts per game (9.7) among MLB offenses.
- They have averaged 1.3 home runs per game in their 21 road contests this season.
- In 21 road games this season, it is slugging .393 with 65 hits going for extra bases.
- They are averaging 8.1 base hits per game and batting .229 on the road this season.
Mariners Key Batters
- France has a slugging percentage of .388, a team-high for the Mariners. He’s batting .273 with an on-base percentage of .349.
- Including all the qualified hitters in the big leagues, he is 61st in batting average, 60th in on-base percentage and 115th in slugging percentage.
- France takes a 14-game hitting streak into this matchup. During his last 10 outings he is hitting .333 with four doubles, a home run, a walk and five RBI.
- Jarred Kelenic’s 42 hits lead his team. He has a batting average of .282 while slugging .537 with an on-base percentage of .333.
- Including all qualified hitters, his batting average puts him 44th, his on-base percentage ranks 88th, and he is 15th in slugging.
- Julio Rodriguez is batting .211 with seven doubles, a triple, seven home runs and 14 walks.
- Cal Raleigh has seven doubles, a triple, seven home runs and 18 walks while batting .233.
Braves vs. Mariners Probable Pitchers
| Bryce Elder (ATL) | Pitcher | Bryce Miller (SEA) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 – 0 | W/L | 2 – 0 |
| 46.1 | IP | 19 |
| 1.94 | ERA | 0.47 |
| 1.122 | WHIP | 0.421 |
| 7.6 | K/9 | 8.5 |
| 2.7 | BB/9 | 0.5 |
Braves vs. Mariners Injury Updates
- Braves: Ehire Adrianza: 10 Day IL (Elbow), Max Fried: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Lucas Luetge: 15 Day IL (Biceps), Kyle Wright: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Huascar Ynoa: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Kolby Allard: 60 Day IL (Oblique), Tyler Matzek: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
- Mariners: Dylan Moore: 10 Day IL (Olique), Penn Murfee: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Easton McGee: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Andres Munoz: 15 Day IL (Deltoid), Robbie Ray: 15 Day IL (Flexor), Evan White: 60 Day IL (Adductor)
