{"id":61245,"date":"2023-08-26T12:05:47","date_gmt":"2023-08-26T16:05:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=61245"},"modified":"2023-08-26T12:05:47","modified_gmt":"2023-08-26T16:05:47","slug":"braves-and-giants-face-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2023\/08\/26\/braves-and-giants-face-off\/","title":{"rendered":"Sophomore Showdown: Braves and Giants Face Off in Exciting Matchup"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"css-92ucc9\">\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2023\/08\/23\/giants-figure-things-out\/\" target=\"_self\">San Francisco Giants<\/a> (66-62) will clash with the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2023\/08\/24\/one-more-reliable-starter\/\" target=\"_self\"> Atlanta Braves<\/a> (83-44) in what promises to be an exhilarating MLB game. Both teams are vying for a spot in the postseason and will be looking to secure a crucial win. The Giants, who are currently 3rd in the National League West, will rely on their starting pitcher, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=walkery01,walker006rya&amp;search=Ryan+Walker&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-26_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ryan Walker<\/a> (4-2, 2.13 ERA), to lead them to victory. Meanwhile, the Braves, sitting comfortably at 1st place in the National League East, will counter with their own talented starter, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/f\/friedma01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-26_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Max Fried<\/a> (4-1, 2.83 ERA).<\/p>\n<pre><code>[pickup_prop id=\"34537\"]<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-92ucc9\">\n<p>The game will take place at Oracle Park in San Francisco and will be broadcast on Fox Sports 1 at 1:05 PM local time on August 26th.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-92ucc9\">\n<h2>&#8220;Watch Out for These Key Players and Storylines&#8221;<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-92ucc9\">\n<ul>\n<li>The Giants will be without the services of several key players due to injuries, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/crawfbr01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-26_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brandon Crawford<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/y\/yastrmi01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-26_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mike Yastrzemski<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/d\/desclan01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-26_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Anthony DeSclafani<\/a>. Their absence will put pressure on the rest of the team to step up and deliver strong performances.<\/li>\n<li>The Braves boast a dynamic batting lineup, led by Ronald Acu\u00f1a Jr., who currently holds a batting average of .334. Keep an eye on Acu\u00f1a as he looks to continue his impressive hitting display.<\/li>\n<li>The Giants&#8217; starting pitcher, Ryan Walker, has been exceptional this season, boasting a 2.137 ERA. He will be eager to continue his dominant form and shut down the powerful Braves lineup.<\/li>\n<li>Max Fried, the experienced starter for the Braves, has been a reliable force on the mound with a 4-1 record and a 2.832 ERA. He will seek to neutralize the Giants&#8217; offense and lead his team to victory.<\/li>\n<li>Both teams have been performing well in their last ten games, with the Braves winning 8 and the Giants winning 3. The outcome of this matchup could have significant implications for the standings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-92ucc9\">\n<h2>Injuries<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-92ucc9\">\n<p>San Francisco Giants:<\/p>\n<p>Roberto P\u00e9rez (C, Shoulder, D60),<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/p\/polloaj01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-26_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AJ Pollock<\/a> (DH, Oblique, D10)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/mathima01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-26_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mark Mathias<\/a> (2B, Shoulder, D60)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/brebbjo01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-26_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">John Brebbia<\/a> (RP, Lat, D60)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/h\/hanigmi01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-26_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mitch Haniger<\/a> (LF, Forearm, D60)<\/li>\n<li>Brandon Crawford (SS, Forearm, D10)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/szaputh01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-26_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thomas Szapucki<\/a> (RP, Arm, D60)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/w\/waiteco01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-26_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cole Waites<\/a> (RP, Elbow, D60)<\/li>\n<li>Anthony DeSclafani (SP, Elbow, D60)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/stripro01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-26_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ross Stripling<\/a> (SP, Back, D15)<\/li>\n<li>Mike Yastrzemski (CF, Hamstring, D10)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/confomi01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-26_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Michael Conforto<\/a> (RF, Hamstring, D10)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-92ucc9\">\n<p>Atlanta Braves:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/chaveje01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-26_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jesse Chavez<\/a> (RP, Shin, D60)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=leedy01,lee---002dyl&amp;search=Dylan+Lee&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-26_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dylan Lee<\/a> (RP, Shoulder, D60)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/chiriyo01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-26_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yonny Chirinos<\/a> (SP, Elbow, D15)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/h\/hillisa01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-26_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sam Hilliard<\/a> (CF, Heel, D10)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/matzety01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-26_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tyler Matzek<\/a> (RP, Elbow, D60)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/a\/adriaeh01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-26_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ehire Adrianza<\/a> (2B, Elbow, D60)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/w\/wrighky01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-26_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kyle Wright<\/a> (SP, Shoulder, D60)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/a\/allarko01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-26_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kolby Allard<\/a> (SP, Shoulder, D60)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/h\/hernada03.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-26_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Daysbel Hern\u00e1ndez<\/a> (RP, Forearm, D15)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/a\/albieoz01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-26_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ozzie Albies<\/a> (2B, Hamstring, D10)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=anderni01,anders005nic&amp;search=Nick+Anderson&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-26_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nick Anderson<\/a> (RP, Shoulder, D60)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/y\/ynoahu01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-08-26_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Huascar Ynoa<\/a> (SP, Elbow, D60)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Photo Credit: \u00a9 Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The San Francisco Giants (66-62) will clash with the Atlanta Braves (83-44) in what promises to be an exhilarating MLB game. Both teams are vying for a spot in the postseason and will be looking to secure a crucial win. The Giants, who are currently 3rd in the National League West, will rely on their [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3686,"featured_media":61246,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[21,1071,31],"tags":[131,114,218,3042,6485],"class_list":["post-61245","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-braves","category-mlb","category-giants","tag-anthony-desclafani","tag-brandon-crawford","tag-max-fried","tag-mike-yastrzemski","tag-ryan-walker"],"modified_by":"Matt Graves","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61245","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3686"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=61245"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61245\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/61246"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=61245"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=61245"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=61245"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}