Tyler Mahle’s Dominance Sets Up Braves’ Final Home Stand
Tyler Mahle's incredible August trade has the Braves ready for their final home game. See the stats on why he's the key to the Wild Card.
Atlanta Braves pitcher Tyler Mahle (54) takes the mound for the final home game of the regular season against the Cincinnati Reds at Truist Park. Since joining the team, Mahle has posted a remarkable 1.28 ERA across eight starts, with a 2.85 FIP and 3.27 xFIP. He has struck out 44 batters while walking only seven over 49 innings, limiting hard contact and keeping the ball in the park.
Prior to his trade deadline arrival, Mahle held a 2.37 ERA over 15 starts since returning from injury on June 24. Tonight, singer Brady Singer (who has struggled with the Reds) will face Mahle in a clash of pitching styles. Singer's career-Worst numbers include a 5.67 ERA, 5.55 FIP, and 4.67 xFIP, with 31 home runs given up in 154 innings.
The Braves offense has been ineffective in this series, but if they can exploit Singer's vulnerability to long balls, they may turn the tide. The game is a preview of the National League Wild Card Round, with the second game set for next week. Fans can watch the 7:15 p.m. ET broadcast on Fox Sports 1.
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