Matt Olson is just two RBI away from his 100th of the campaign as his Atlanta Braves (88-71) prep for the Kansas City Royals (85-76) on Sunday at 3:20 p.m. ET.

This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Braves will send Charlie Morton (8-9) to the mound, while Alec Marsh (8-9) will take the ball for the Royals.

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Braves vs. Royals Pitcher Matchup Info

  • Date: Sunday, September 29, 2024
  • Time: 3:20 p.m. ET
  • TV: BSSE
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Venue: Truist Park
  • Live Stream: Fubo
  • Probable Pitchers: Morton – ATL (8-9, 4.08 ERA) vs Marsh – KC (8-9, 4.65 ERA)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher Today: Charlie Morton

  • Morton (8-9) will take the mound for the Braves, his 30th start of the season.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Friday, Sept. 20, when he gave up four earned runs and allowed seven hits in six innings against the Miami Marlins.
  • The 40-year-old has pitched in 29 games this season with a 4.08 ERA and 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings with a batting average against of .250.
  • In 29 starts this season, he’s earned 12 quality starts.
  • Morton has eight starts in a row of five innings or more.
  • In 29 appearances this season, he has finished six without allowing an earned run.
  • Among qualified major league pitchers this season, the 40-year-old’s 4.08 ERA ranks 43rd, 1.317 WHIP ranks 52nd, and 9.2 K/9 ranks 18th.

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Royals Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Alec Marsh

  • Marsh (8-9) gets the starting nod for the Royals in his 25th start of the season. He has a 4.65 ERA in 124 2/3 innings pitched, with 121 strikeouts.
  • In his last outing on Wednesday, Sept. 18 against the Detroit Tigers, the righty tossed 2 2/3 innings, giving up three earned runs while surrendering five hits.
  • In 25 games this season, the 26-year-old has amassed a 4.65 ERA and 8.8 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .249 to his opponents.
  • Marsh is looking to collect his sixth quality start of the season in this game.
  • Marsh is looking to record his 18th start of five or more innings this season in this matchup.
  • He has had four appearances this season that he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.

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