The Atlanta Braves and Toronto Blue Jays will finish their inter-league series on Sunday at Rogers Centre. First pitch is at 1:37 p.m. ET.
Atlanta (25-13 SU and 17-21 RL) had not named a starter at the time this article was published. Charlie Morton's start has been pushed back to Monday to give the 39-year-old an extra day of rest. A rumored option for Sunday's start is Michael Soroka, who has not pitched since 2020 due to several injuries.
Toronto (22-16 SU and 20-18 RL) will turn to southpaw Yusei Kikuchi tomorrow. The 31-year-old is 5-0 with a 3.35 ERA and 1.19 WHIP this season.
The Braves are on top of the National League East, leading the defending NL champs Philadelphia by six games. Are they rounding into shape as we approach mid-May?
Atlanta averages 5.24 runs per game (5th) and hits .258 (9th) with a .794 OPS (2nd). It's hit 60 long balls (4th) and stolen 27 bases (13th) this year. RF Ronald Acuna Jr. leads the club in hits (51), batting average (.345), and (.434). The ATL pitching staff has compiled a 3.51 ERA (6th) and a 1.24 WHIP (10th) with 14 quality starts.
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