After a strong opening win against the Marlins, the Braves faced a setback as Miami won 4-0 in their recent match. Star pitcher Sandy Alcantara showed impressive performance metrics following his recovery from Tommy John surgery, boasting a strong strikeout rate and an effective variety of pitches. Meanwhile, Grant Holmes, who struggled in his first game of the season, is tasked with regaining his form against a less challenging lineup. Both pitchers' skills and matchup dynamics will be pivotal in determining the outcome of the series.
Alcantara may not be a typical swing-and-miss ace, but he is extremely effective in limiting walks and generating ground balls with his diverse pitching.
While Grant Holmes struggled in his first outing against the Dodgers, he has a chance to recover against a less formidable lineup today.
Sandy Alcantara’s 3.72 ERA does not fully reflect his performance, as more advanced metrics suggest he has been even better than that.
Despite his struggles, Grant Holmes has the potential to turn it around thanks to a five-pitch mix, notably his fastball and slider.
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