The Atlanta Braves face the Angels after struggling offensively. Grant Holmes performed well, yet the team failed to score. The Braves' offense depends largely on Matt Olson and Ronald Acuña Jr., indicating a need for broader contributions. Yusei Kikuchi's current ERA is impressive, but his underlying metrics suggest possible regression. Matt Olson has had success against Kikuchi, while Sean Murphy's performance raises lineup questions. Didier Fuentes has had disappointing starts, putting pressure on his position in the rotation as the Braves seek improvement against the Angels.
Yusei Kikuchi currently boasts a 2.79 ERA, but his xERA of 4.12 indicates potential for regression due to high left on base percentage and walk rate.
Matt Olson has performed well against Kikuchi, recording two solo home runs and a .830 OPS in twenty-three at-bats, providing a potential advantage.
Brian Snitker must decide whether to start Sean Murphy, who has struggled against Kikuchi with a .191 OPS, or opt for Baldwin.
Didier Fuentes has struggled in his initial starts, giving up ten earned runs in just eight and a third innings, raising questions about his role moving forward.
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