The Atlanta Braves seek to solidify their record above .500 by facing the Boston Red Sox, who will start Lucas Giolito against Grant Holmes. Holmes has shown promise in key performances despite inconsistency, evident from his high FIP compared to ERA. If he can manage his walks, the Braves could have a favorable outing. Conversely, Giolito, once highly regarded, has struggled post-injury, showcasing an unimpressive 2025 season so far. The match-up appears evenly poised despite differing reputations, highlighting the importance of offensive support for Atlanta.
Holmes has flashed real ability to miss bats and command, but he has struggled with consistency in either of those factors, leading to a lackluster 5.19 FIP.
Lucas Giolito is on the mound for the Red Sox and the righty that was once a hot commodity has struggled of late, especially after a fairly disastrous 2023.
If he can keep the walks down, we should feel pretty good about this outing for the Braves' fifth starter.
Despite the difference in name recognition, this should probably be considered a roughly even pitching matchup.
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