The Braves’ game versus the Pirates in Atlanta on Saturday had a thrilling conclusion. Pitchers Paul Skenes and Max Fried both did a great job, giving up just one run in six innings. For the home team to prevail, extra innings and a brave play at the plate were required.
If Atlanta fans want to watch the Braves try to sweep the Pirates, they will need to be prepared for an early game on Sunday. The game is free to watch and will only be available on Roku starting at 11:35 a.m. EST (additional information below). To get ready for an exciting game, let’s examine the starting lineups and players for Sunday.
Potential starting pitchers for the Pirates versus. Braves game
On Sunday, Spencer Schwellenbach (1-3, 5.40 ERA) will make his sixth start for the Braves. Considering that he had hardly pitched in major league baseball prior to being called up, he has performed admirably. Spencer still needs to polish his game a little bit, but he has demonstrated that he can mix pitches well and has all the makings of a successful big league pitcher. In his most recent appearance, Schwellenbach faced the Cardinals and gave up four runs in five innings while striking out six and walking none. Considering he had walked at least two batters in his previous three outings, the most remarkable aspect of that start was that he did not allow a free pass.
The Phillies selected Bailey Falter (3-6, 4.00 ERA) in the 2015 draft, and he joined them in 2021 for his Major League debut. Before being dealt to the Pirates, he played in games for Philly during the following two seasons. For him, 2024 has been uneventful; the lefty had a decent first two months, but June was very difficult. With 16 strikeouts, 6 walks, and 14 earned runs allowed in June, he is 0-4 with a 6.63 ERA.
