The SF Giants dropped the first game of the series by a score of 1-0 on Monday night against the Atlanta Braves. After two straight losses, they will tab young lefty pitcher Kyle Harrison for tonight's start.
SF Giants probable pitchers & starting lineups vs. Atlanta Braves, August 13
The Giants are counting on both Harrison and Hayden Birdsong have hit a rough patch over the past couple of weeks. This is likely due to them nearing or surpassing a career-high in innings pitched. Regardless, the Giants are counting on them in the final two months of the season.
Overall, Harrison has tallied a 4.08 ERA, 4.23 FIP, 1.29 WHIP, 8.2 K9, and a 2.85 SO/W rate in 20 starts this season. He is coming off of a start in which he allowed two earned runs in 5.2 frames against the Washington Nationals. The southpaw pitcher only threw 61 pitches, but he did pitch threw a rain delay.
Who it hot?
The offense has gone cold in recent days. However, new addition Mark Canha added one hit in Monday's loss. Overall, he has tallied nine hits in 27 at-bats since being acquired from the Tigers at the trade deadline.
Who are the SF Giants facing?
The Giants are facing off against veteran pitcher Charlie Mortion. Morton has a 4.47 ERA in 21 starts for the Braves in 2024. The 17-year veteran has registered a 2.89 ERA in 17 starts in his career against San Francisco.
SF Giants starting lineup, August 13
- 1. SS Tyler Fitzgerald
- 2. 1B LaMonte Wade Jr.
- 3. CF Heliot Ramos
- 4. LF Michael Conforto
- 5. 3B Matt Chapman
- 6. RF Mike Yastrzemski
- 7. C Patrick Bailey
- 8. DH Jerar Encarnación
- 9. 2B Brett Wisely
Atlanta Braves starting lineup, August 13
- 1. LF Jorge Soler
- 2. 3B Austin Riley
- 3. DH Marcell Ozuna
- 4. 1B Matt Olson
- 5. C Travis d'Arnaud
- 6. SS Orlando Arcia
- 7. RF Ramón Laureano
- 8. 2B Whit Merrifield
- 9. CF Eli White
How to follow today's game?
The Giants are at home and the game is scheduled at 6:45 PM PST. It is being televised on NBC Bay Area and the radio broadcast is on KNBR 680.