A's vs Braves: Home Edge in Showdown

0:00It's March 30th, from first pitch to the final out. This is MLB News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story. Oakland Athletics head to Atlanta for a showdown with the Braves tonight at 7.15pm, Eastern Daylight Time. The A-Cit is zero, wins three losses, while the Braves hold a solid two wins, one loss early on. On the mound, expect Aaron's avail for Oakland against Bryce Elder for Atlanta. Lying lines favor the Braves at minus 143, with the A's as plus 121 underdogs, and the over-underset at nine runs. The athletics are stumbling out the gate on a three-game losing streak, desperate to snap it against the Bravesquad looking to build momentum. Both teams finish last season at 76 wins, 86 losses, but Atlanta struggled more at home with 39 wins, 42 losses. Oakland showed some pop last year, averaging 8.7 hits per game, and smashing 219 home runs overall. They were decent on the row, too, going 40 wins, 41 losses.

1:04Braves batter slugged, just 0.399 with a 0.720 on base, plus slugging as a team. Injuries are piling up for Atlanta, with a long list on the shelf, including Spencer Strider on the 15-day for an oblique strain, Sean Murphy out. 10 days with a hip issue, and several pictures like AJ Smith-Shawver and Daysbell Hernandez dealing with elbow and shoulder problems. The A's only have Gunner Hoglin, sideline 15 days for a knee tweak. This matchup could go either way, with fresh arms towing the rubber, but the Braves' home edge might tip the scales as the squad shake off the. Off-season rust, and chase that first big series win.