Atlanta Braves at San Francisco Giants 9/19/21 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Atlanta Braves conclude a three-game series on the road Sunday against the San Francisco Giants. Atlanta dropped to 76-69 following a 6-5 loss to San Francisco on Friday in the opening game of the series. The Braves have lost three straight and have had their lead in the National League East cut to just two games over the Philadelphia Phillies.

Third baseman Austin Riley is batting .298 to lead Atlanta, while first baseman Freddie Freeman is the leader in home runs with 30, hits with 162 and on-base percentage at .390. Second baseman Ozzie Albies is the leader in RBIs with 94. On Sunday, the Atlanta Braves will send Max Fried the mound. The left-hander is 11-7 with an ERA of 3.47, 143 Ks and 40 BBs.

San Francisco is 96-52 following its one-run victory over Atlanta on Friday. Giants pitching ace Kevin Gausman hit a bases-loaded sacrifice fly as a pinch-hitter in the 11th inning to give San Francisco the victory. The Giants snapped a two-game losing streak and are first in the National League West two games ahead of the second place Los Angeles Dodgers.

Shortstop Brandon Crawford is batting .299 to lead San Francisco and has team highs in RBIs with 81, hits with 129 and on-base percentage of .373. First baseman Brandon Belt is the leader in home runs with 26. On Sunday, the San Francisco Giants will send Anthony DeSclafani to the mound. The right-hander is 12-6 with an ERA of 3.24, 140 Ks and 46 BBs.