Anthony Molina is taking the mound for his first start with the San Francisco Giants this afternoon, a massive moment for the right-hander in a make-up game against the formidable Atlanta Braves. This isn’t just any game, it’s Game 138, and the stakes for the Giants, sitting at a tough 56-81, are clear against a dominant Braves team boasting an 82-55 record.
Molina Steps Up To The Plate For His First Start
Molina’s only got one other appearance for the Giants this year, coming in relief last Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds. He was sharp then, tossing four and a third innings, giving up just one hit and a walk, with one strikeout in their 3-1 win. His season numbers, split between the Giants and Braves, show a solid 2.89 ERA and a 4.48 FIP over nine and a third innings pitched, with three strikeouts to two walks. It’s a small sample size, yeah, but for his first start, you gotta wonder if he can keep that tight line going against a Braves lineup.
Elder And The Braves Look To Shut Down The Giants
He’s got a tough assignment going against Braves right-hander Bryce Elder. Elder’s seen way more action this season, with 143.2 innings pitched, racking up 118 strikeouts against 46 walks. His ERA sits at 3.95 with a 4.45 FIP. Elder’s last outing was also last Tuesday, where he went six innings, allowing three runs on eight hits with five strikeouts in the Braves’ 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. This make-up game is set for 3:05 p.m. PT at Truist Park in Atlanta. Regional fans can catch it on NBC Sports Bay Area, or tune into KNBR 680 AM/104.5 FM, and KSFN 1510 AM on the radio. All eyes are on Molina: can he rise to the occasion against a team that’s clearly running the league?
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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