The 8-2 Braves, off a rare 2 straight losses, travel to SF to meet the Giants. The Braves are a good road team a very solid bet to bounce back after a loss, but they face a strong starter in Giants right hander Alex Cobb. Cobb hasn’t faced the Braves this year, and has been dominant at home. He is 2-1, 2.90 ERA over his last 7 starts. The Giants haven’t scored many runs of late, with a runs scored/allowed of 2.9/3.9.

The Giants face a very good rookie pitcher in Spencer Strider. Strider has come in to his own this year, and is 5-1, 2.23 ERA in his last 7 games, with a remarkable 16 strikeouts in just 2 starts ago. He struggled against the Giants in June, a rare poor start this season. Strider is not quite as strong on the road, but has had a ton of run support this year.

Atlanta has won 3 of 4 vs. the Giants this year, all of them close. Cobb hasn’t had much run support this year, and the Giants’ bullpen have struggled to support him. The Braves are getting excellent relief pitching lately. They are one of the best teams for power, and the wind is blowing out today. I wouldn’t bet on the Braves losing 3 straight. It may be close, but take the Braves to win.