Atlanta Braves at St. Louis Cardinals by Tony T.
Matchup Analysis
The starting-pitching matchup is relatively close by ERA. The strikeout rates are closely matched. The home starter has the cleaner walk rate. Their ground-ball profiles are similar. The home starter has allowed fewer home runs per nine.
JR Ritchie has made 7 starts in 10 appearances, while Dustin May has made 17 starts in 17 appearances. The comparison puts immediate focus on strike throwing, contact quality and each starter's ability to keep the ball in the park.