"Chris Sale and Bryce Elder (!) have been the two most consistent hurlers in Atlanta's rotation so far this season, so it's always good news whenever either of thee two get the ball. With that being said, Sale's going to need some help - he's pitched well enough to win in both of his past two starts against the Dodgers and Cubs but in those series wins, those wound up being the two losses for the Braves as they scored a grand total of one (1) run in both of those games."
"The Braves might be catching Janson Junk at a good time, though. Junk has given u[ at least three runs in four of his nine starts so far and two of those starts were his most recent ones. He got tagged for four runs over six innings against the Nationals on May 9 and then he got absolutely tagged for seven runs over 5.2 innings by the Rays five days ago."
"If the Braves can avoid falling into a ground ball vortex against Junk then they could do some work in this game if he continues to stay in the form that he's currently in. What is a bit concerning is how the previous encounters between these two teams went for both pitchers. Janson Junk last saw the Braves in June of last season and he went five innings and only gave up one run in a game that Miami ended up winning comfortably."
"Meanwhile, Chris Sale's last start against Miami went very poorly as it was back in that early period of April 2024 where we were wondering if this was "it" for Sale. The good news is"
The Atlanta Braves look to rebound after a disastrous loss, with Chris Sale starting against the Miami Marlins. Sale has been one of the Braves’ most consistent pitchers, and Bryce Elder has also provided stability in the rotation. Sale has pitched well in recent starts, but the Braves scored only one run across two wins in those matchups, raising concerns about run support. Janson Junk has allowed at least three runs in four of nine starts, including four runs in six innings versus the Nationals and seven runs in 5.2 innings versus the Rays. The Braves may benefit if they avoid excessive ground balls and can capitalize on Junk’s current form.
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