The Atlanta Braves (87-71) host the Kansas City Royals (85-75) at 7:20 p.m. ET on Saturday, a game featuring two of the league’s most consistent batters. Marcell Ozuna has an average of .308 (sixth in league) for the Braves, while Bobby Witt Jr. is first at .332 for the Royals.

The probable pitchers are Reynaldo Lopez (8-5) for the Braves and Seth Lugo (16-9) for the Royals.

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Braves vs. Royals Pitcher Matchup Info

• Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024
• Time: 7:20 p.m. ET
• TV: BSKC
• Location: Atlanta, Georgia
• Venue: Truist Park
• Live Stream: Fubo
• Probable Pitchers: Lopez – ATL (8-5, 2.03 ERA) vs Lugo – KC (16-9, 3.03 ERA)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher Today: Reynaldo López

• Lopez (8-5) will take the mound for the Braves, his 25th start of the season.
• The right-hander last pitched on Tuesday, Sept. 10 against the Washington Nationals, throwing one inning without allowing a run.
• The 30-year-old has an ERA of 2.03, a 3.26 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.150 in 24 games this season.
• In 24 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in 13 of them.
• In 24 starts, Lopez has pitched through or past the fifth inning 20 times. He has a season average of 5.3 frames per outing.
• He has made 24 appearances and finished eight of them without allowing an earned run.

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Royals Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Seth Lugo

• Lugo gets the start for the Royals, his 33rd of the season. He is 16-9 with a 3.03 ERA and 178 strikeouts through 204 2/3 innings pitched.
• In his last appearance on Sunday, the right-hander tossed seven innings against the San Francisco Giants, giving up two earned runs while surrendering three hits.
• In 32 games this season, the 34-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.03, with 7.8 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .230 against him.
• Lugo has collected 22 quality starts this year.
• Lugo is trying to pick up his 31st start of five or more innings this year in this outing.
• In six of his 32 total appearances this season he has not surrendered an earned run.
• Among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season, the 34-year-old’s 3.03 ERA ranks 10th, 1.090 WHIP ranks 14th, and 7.8 K/9 ranks 41st.

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