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Strider and Quintana Set for Pitching Duel in Braves-Brewers Finale at Truist Park

The Braves are searching for runs through lineup changes after averaging just 2.25 per game since July’s end

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Overview

  • Spencer Strider has posted a 2.91 ERA, 3.07 FIP and 68 strikeouts against 21 walks in his last nine starts since returning from Tommy John surgery.
  • Jose Quintana has a 3.69 ERA over his last seven starts and has surrendered at least one home run in four of his last five outings.
  • The Braves have averaged only 2.25 runs per game since the end of July, forcing manager Brian Snitker to shuffle the batting order.
  • Ozzie Albies is 3-for-16 with three homers and a 1.717 OPS against Quintana, and Marcell Ozuna is 11-for-26 with a 1.098 OPS against him.
  • Milwaukee stands at 69-44 atop the National League and aims to complete the road trip with a sweep at Truist Park.