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The Tampa Bay Rays will play the second game of their three-game series against the Atlanta Braves in Truist Park, GA, on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at 7:20 PM (EDT). The Rays won by one run in their Friday opener. Last weekend, Tampa Bay won two games against the Blue Jays but lost the Sunday decider 3-1. The Rays had 12 team hits in their Friday opener against Atlanta, which they won 7-6 in 10 innings. Michael Wacha pitched 4.0 innings, giving up four runs on five hits and 2 walks.
The bullpen in Tampa Bay is among the greatest in the league. The opponents’ batting average is .224, which is good for sixth in the league. Their 3.50 ERA is ranked seventh, and their 1.13 WHIP is ranked third. Josh Flemming will start at the mound on Saturday for the Rays as the starting pitcher. He has a record of 12-4 with a 3.26 ERA.
- The total went UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay’s previous 5 matches.
- Tampa Bay Rays are 4-2 SU in their last 6 matches against Atlanta.
- Tampa Bay Rays are 4-1 SU in their previous 5 matches this year.
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Tampa Bay Rays vs Atlanta Braves Predictions 7/17/2021
Last weekend, the Braves faced off against the Marlins. Atlanta also dominated their first two games before losing on Sunday. The Braves had a strong run leading up to the All-Star break, capturing three of their final four matches. They are four matches behind New York in the NL East rankings, and a victory over the Rays would give them their fourth victory in their last five matches.
Atlanta dominated after 7 innings on Friday but couldn’t hang on. Charlie Morton allowed six hits, three walks, and three runs scored in 6.0 innings of work. The Braves selected Max Fried as their starting pitcher for Saturday’s game. Fried boasts 76 hits, 40 runs (38 earned), 9 home runs surrendered, 25 walks, 72 strikeouts, and a 4.71 ERA this year.
- The total went OVER in 4 of Atlanta’s previous 5 matches.
- The total went OVER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 7 matches against Tampa Bay.
- The total went OVER in 6 of Atlanta’s last 8 matches this season.
Tampa Bay Rays vs Atlanta Braves. The MLB pick for this game is the Tampa Bay Rays. It is advisable to take the Rays in this game. Fried had a decent run at the end of June, but he’s off to a rough start in July. Fried possesses nine earned runs on 16 hits, 2 home runs, and 3 walks in 10.0 innings across his last two appearances. It’s also worth mentioning that those were matches against the Marlins and Pirates, respectively. The Rays should have an edge if they can get their hitters started quickly. The Tampa Bay Rays will win to a predicted score of 7-4.
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Tampa Bay Rays vs Atlanta Braves 7/17/2021 Picks Predictions Previews
MLB Starting Time: 7:20 PM (EDT)
Location: Truist Park, GA, USA
Date: Saturday, July 17, 2021
TV: BSSE
MLB Odds: Tampa Bay Rays +110
MLB Totals: 8.5