The Atlanta Braves aim to revive their offense in the second game of a three-game series against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night. After a disappointing loss in the series opener on Monday, where they held a no-hitter late into the game but ultimately fell 2-1, the Braves are eager to bounce back. Reynaldo Lopez will take the mound for Atlanta, while Seattle will counter with right-hander Luis Castillo.
Atlanta’s offensive struggles have been evident recently, despite their strong performance earlier in the season and their current 7-3 record over the last 10 games. In this stretch, the Braves have hit .228/.313/.367 as a team, ranking 13th in runs scored and 17th in home runs with nine in the majors. However, their pitching staff has stepped up, helping them maintain their fifth-ranked team runs scored and second-ranked 120 wRC+.
A closer look reveals that the top of the lineup has been particularly ineffective. Ronald Acuña Jr., Austin Riley, and Matt Olson have struggled to produce, combining for just two extra-base hits over the last 10 games. Facing the Mariners’ formidable pitching staff, led by Bryce Miller and veteran Luis Castillo, adds to the challenge. Castillo, in particular, has historically performed well against the Braves, boasting a 2.25 ERA and 2.63 FIP in five career starts against them.
Despite their offensive woes, Atlanta’s pitching staff, anchored by Max Fried and Reynaldo Lopez, has provided stability. Lopez, in particular, has been a bright spot, consistently delivering quality starts since moving into the rotation. However, Tuesday’s game will be his first start of the season on regular four days of rest, which will be worth monitoring.
The game on Tuesday is set to begin at 9:40 p.m. ET and will be broadcasted on Bally Sports Southeast.
