As the 2024 MLB season enters its final stretch, the Atlanta Braves are gearing up for a crucial series of games that will determine their postseason standing. The Braves, currently with a record of 86-71, are set to face the Kansas City Royals in a three-game series at Truist Park.
The series against the Royals began on Friday, September 27, with the Braves' Max Fried taking the mound against Kansas City's Brady Singer. Fried, who has a 10-10 record and a 3.42 ERA, looked to continue his strong performance. The game was scheduled for 7:20 PM, with tickets starting at $7.90.
On Saturday, September 28, the Braves' Charlie Morton, with an 8-9 record and a 4.08 ERA, faced off against the Royals' Seth Lugo, who boasts a 16-9 record and a 3.03 ERA. This matchup was also at 7:20 PM, with tickets available from $9.49.
The final game of the series is scheduled for Sunday, September 29, at 3:20 PM. The Braves will send out Ronald López, who has an impressive 8-5 record and a 2.03 ERA, to face the Royals' Cole Ragans, who has an 11-9 record and a 3.14 ERA. Tickets for this game start at $8.72.
Upcoming Series Against the New York Mets
Following the series against the Royals, the Braves will host the New York Mets in a doubleheader on Monday, September 30. The first game, scheduled for 1:10 PM, will feature the Braves' Spencer Schwellenbach (8-7, 3.47 ERA) against the Mets' Tylor Megill (4-5, 3.98 ERA). The second game, set for 4:40 PM, will see the Braves looking to secure crucial wins as they push towards the postseason.
These games are pivotal for the Braves as they aim to solidify their position in the playoff picture. With the Los Angeles Dodgers having clinched the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage through the postseason, the Braves will need to perform strongly in their remaining games to ensure a competitive edge in the playoffs.
