The Braves are looking to even the series against the White Sox following a high-scoring opener. Bryce Elder, with a 5.89 ERA, needs to limit home runs against a strong White Sox offense. Shane Smith, making his big league debut this season, has a 4.01 ERA but struggles with command, limiting his innings. The Braves lead MLB in walk rate, which may impact Smith's performance. Game is at Truist Park, Atlanta, on August 19 at 7:15 p.m. EDT.
Bryce Elder comes into the game with a 5.89 ERA across 20 starts, and the home run ball has been a real issue for him in recent weeks.
Shane Smith has a 4.01 ERA / 4.26 FIP / 4.41 xFIP over 21 starts and 101 innings, with a 22.5 K% and 10.3 BB% this season.
If Bryce can keep the baseball in the yard against the White Sox, who have been one of the AL's better hitting teams recently, he could be successful.
The Braves lead baseball in walk rate in the second half, and it will be interesting to see if they can force Smith to work harder.
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