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Today's Starting Matchup
Today's starting pitching matchup features San Francisco Giants's Landen Roupp (5-7, 4.24 ERA) against Atlanta Braves's Martín Pérez (5-3, 2.90 ERA).
Atlanta Braves's Martín Pérez posts an solid 2.90 ERA this season, while Landen Roupp has been league-average at 4.24. There is a clear gap in starting pitching quality.
Advanced metrics: Landen Roupp — FIP 2.97, K% 26.2%, 74.3 IP / Martín Pérez — FIP 3.83, K% 20.8%, 62.0 IP
Team Season Comparison
2026 season record: San Francisco Giants 31-43 (.419), Atlanta Braves 46-27 (.630).
Atlanta Braves holds the edge in the season standings, though San Francisco Giants can't be counted out based on head-to-head matchups.
Run differential: San Francisco Giants -49, Atlanta Braves +100. Atlanta Braves boasts superior run production.
Recent form: San Francisco Giants on a 3-game win streak, Atlanta Braves on a 3-game losing streak.
Based on starting pitching, Atlanta Braves holds the edge.
Bullpen Analysis
San Francisco Giants bullpen: 13 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: Adrian Houser 5.73 ERA, 48K in 66.0IP, Caleb Kilian 3.06 ERA, 38K in 32.1IP, Dylan Smith 0.00 ERA, 7K in 6.0IP.
Atlanta Braves bullpen: 13 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: Bryce Elder 3.15 ERA, 73K in 88.2IP, Carlos Carrasco 3.46 ERA, 6K in 13.0IP, Chris Sale 2.30 ERA, 92K in 78.1IP.