Marcell Ozuna and the Atlanta Braves (18-7) will match up against Jose Ramirez and the Cleveland Guardians (19-8) at Truist Park on Sunday, April 28. First pitch is set for 1:35 PM ET.

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Braves vs. Guardians Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, April 28, 2024
  • Time: 1:35 PM ET
  • TV: BSSO
  • Live Stream:Watch this game on Fubo
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Venue: Truist Park

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Pitching Matchup

Braves: Bryce Elder

  • Bryce Elder (1-0) gets the starting nod for the Braves, his second this season.
  • The righty last pitched on Monday against the Miami Marlins, when he threw 6 2/3 scoreless innings while giving up eight hits.
  • Opposing hitters have compiled a batting average of .320 against him this season. He has a 0.00 ERA and 5.4 strikeouts per nine innings over his one appearance.

Guardians: Ben Lively

  • Ben Lively (0-1) pitches first for the Guardians to make his third start this season.
  • His last time out came on Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox, when the righty threw 6 1/3 innings, surrendering one earned run while allowing five hits.
  • He has a 2.38 ERA and 11.1 strikeouts per nine innings while opponents are batting .195 against him over his two games this season.
  • Lively heads into this matchup with one quality start under his belt this year.
  • Lively is aiming for his third straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.6 innings per start.

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Team Comparison

Braves Guardians
5.8 Runs Scored (PG) 5.2
4.0 Runs Allowed (PG) 3.4
.278 Batting AVG .247
.232 Batting AVG Against .228
29 Home Runs 26
24 Home Runs Allowed 23

Braves Offensive Leaders

  • Ozuna's batting average this season is .354, and he has a .431 on-base percentage and a .698 slugging percentage. He has nine homers and 31 RBI, plus 20 runs scored. His strikeout rate is 17.4%, and his walk rate is 11.9%.
  • In 2024, Michael Harris II is hitting .324, with a .355 on-base percentage and a .476 slugging percentage. He has three home runs and 13 RBI, plus 16 runs scored and five steals on seven attempts. His strikeout rate is 21.8%, and his walk rate is 4.5%.
  • Ronald Acuna Jr. is hitting .258, with one home run and six RBI, plus 24 runs scored and 11 steals on 12 attempts. He has a .390 on-base percentage and a .340 slugging percentage. His strikeout rate is 22.9%, and his walk rate is 15.3%.
  • The Braves' Ozzie Albies is hitting .319, with a .380 on-base percentage and a .500 slugging percentage. He has two home runs and 15 RBI, plus 15 runs scored and two steals on two attempts. His strikeout rate is 12.7%, and his walk rate is 6.3%.

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Guardians Offensive Leaders

  • Ramirez sports a .259 batting average with a .276 OBP and .455 SLG in 116 plate appearances this year. He's also belted five home runs with 24 RBI and 19 runs, including four steals, while putting up an 11.2% K% and 2.6% BB%.
  • In 110 plate appearances this year, the Guardians' Josh Naylor owns a .295/.373/.558 triple slash, and he's launched six dingers with 13 runs and 21 RBI plus two stolen bases on four attempts. He's walking and striking out 9.1% and 10.9% of the time, respectively.
  • So far this season, Steven Kwan is hitting .345/.378/.469 with three dingers, eight RBI and 25 runs, with three steals. He's striking out at a 9.2% clip and walking 5% of the time.
  • At the plate, Tyler Freeman is hitting .213/.310/.387 with three homers, 12 RBI and 13 runs scored, with three steals. He's fanning 17.2% of the time and walking at a 9.2% rate.

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