Tim Hudson is having a great year for the Braves, and he has been almost unhittable with a WHIP below 1.00 in his last three starts. Take Atlanta vs. the struggling Narveson.
Yesterday, the Milwaukee Brewers went into Turner Field, and shocked the Tommy Hanson and the Atlanta Braves, winning 9-3 behind Randy Wolf.
Today, however, should be a much different story, as lefty Chris Narveson matches up against veteran Tim Hudson. Hudson has been brilliant this season, compiling a 2.30 ERA in 19 starts, with a 1.12 WHIP. And, over his previous three outings, he's been exceptional, with an ERA of 1.23 and a WHIP below 1.0 (0.95, to be precise).
In his last start, Hudson scattered four hits in seven innings, and bested Mike Pelfrey and the Mets 4-0. And, in Hudson's previous start vs. the Brewers (in Milwaukee), the Braves blasted the Brew Crew 11-3 (Hudson gave up 1 run in six innings in that game).
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In contrast, Narveson has been heading south of late. His ERA over his last three starts is a miserable 7.16, and it's 6.02 on the season. His last start was particularly bad, as he surrendered nine earned runs and nine hits in 3.1 innings. Also, the Braves are a superb 43-18 as a favorite, including 28-8 as a home favorite this season.
Take Atlanta at home tonight.
Free Pick: Braves -185