The Braves have lost three of their last five games, with scoring swings ranging from seven and ten runs in wins to zero and one run in other games. Despite the volatility, they rank second in MLB in total runs scored. They will try to build on a ten-run output when facing Chris Paddack, who has a 6.86 ERA and a 4.32 expected ERA. Several Braves hitters have strong career results against Paddack, including Mike Yastrzemski and Ozzie Albies. Dominic Smith is expected to DH and bat fifth, while Jorge Mateo starts at SS, likely influenced by the matchup. Ha-Seong Kim remains a question due to struggles this season.
"The Atlanta Braves have lost three of their last five games, and their offense has been a roller coaster. They scored seven and ten runs respectively in their last two wins, but scored zero runs twice and one run in the other game. Still, their offense ranks as second in MLB in total runs scored."
"The Braves will have a chance to build on their ten run performance from yesterday when they face off against Chris Paddack who is struggling to a 6.86 ERA. His expected ERA (xERA) is much better at 4.32, but us still to a point that the Braves on paper should be able to tag him for some runs."
"Mike Yastrzemski has done very well against Paddack in his career. In twenty-five at-bats he has three HRs, a .400 average, and 1.324 OPS. Ozzie Albie has been successful as well with a .364 average and 1.000 OPS in eleven at-bats."
"As it turns out, Smith did end up being in the starting lineup and will bat fifth. Mateo also got the start proven against the idea what Weiss may be using his as the main option for lefties moving forward. Chadwick Tromp will get the start a week after his walk-off magic in the eleventh inning."
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