Braves vs. Reds Probable Starting Pitchers Today – Sept. 18
Marcell Ozuna is just two RBI away from his 100th of the campaign as his Atlanta Braves (81-70) prep for the Cincinnati Reds (74-78) on Wednesday at 6:40 p.m. ET.
This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Braves will send Spencer Schwellenbach (6-7) to the mound, while Jakob Junis (4-0) will take the ball for the Reds.
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Braves vs. Reds Pitcher Matchup Info
- Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
- Time: 6:40 p.m. ET
- TV: BSOH
- Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
- Venue: Great American Ball Park
- Live Stream: Fubo
- Probable Pitchers: Schwellenbach – ATL (6-7, 3.73 ERA) vs Junis – CIN (4-0, 2.73 ERA)
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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher Today: Spencer Schwellenbach
- The Braves will send Schwellenbach (6-7) to the mound for his 19th start this season.
- The right-hander’s last start was on Friday, when he tossed six innings while giving up two earned runs on four hits in a matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- The 24-year-old has an ERA of 3.73 and 9.8 strikeouts per nine innings, with a batting average against of .237 in 18 games this season.
- In 18 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in nine of them.
- Schwellenbach has pitched five or more innings in three straight games and will look to extend that streak.
- He has two appearances with no earned runs allowed in 18 chances this season.
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Reds Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Jakob Junis
- Junis makes the start for the Reds, his fifth of the season. He is 4-0 with a 2.73 ERA and 42 strikeouts in 56 2/3 innings pitched.
- The righty last appeared on Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals, when he tossed five innings, allowing one earned run while giving up three hits.
- The 32-year-old has a 2.73 ERA and 6.8 strikeouts per nine innings in 22 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .211 to opposing hitters.
- Junis will try to last five or more innings for his third straight appearance. He’s averaging 2.5 frames per outing.
- In 12 of his 22 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.
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