A series opener between the Los Angeles Angels (39-53) and Atlanta Braves (56-38) is scheduled for Friday at 7:20 PM ET, at Truist Park.
The Braves are favored (-153 moneyline odds) when they take the field at home against the Angels (+128). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Atlanta Braves looking to Charlie Morton (5-4), and Shohei Ohtani (9-4) answering the bell for the Los Angeles Angels.
The Braves’ matchup Friday versus the Nationals ended in a 7-3 loss. Matt Olson went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI in the defeat, while Spencer Strider threw four innings, giving up five earned runs on four hits while striking out four en route to taking the loss.
The Angels fell to the Dodgers 7-1 Friday. Brandon Marsh led the way offensively after going 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI, and Jose Suarez took the loss, pitching 3 2/3 innings, giving up six earned runs on five hits while striking out six.