Matchup at a glance
PitcherStat calculationCategoryComparisonWhy
Starting pitcherEvenThe starters grade similarly overall, with no clear advantage across P-Score, ERA and WHIP.
Offense vs handEvenBoth offenses perform near the same level against the opposing starter's handedness.
Team strengthBravesAtlanta leads 45–21 in T-Score.
Starting pitchers
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
How the starters differ
·Civale averages 1.3 more innings per start.
·Civale carries a 3.30 road ERA, compared with Suarez's 8.90 mark at home.
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Civale arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Cutter | 38% | 88.0 |
| Curveball | 25% | 77.3 |
| Sinker | 16% | 91.5 |
| Four-seam | 11% | 91.5 |
| Splitter | 7% | 84.7 |
| Slider | 3% | 82.5 |
Suarez arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Four-seam | 36% | 92.7 |
| Slider | 26% | 81.7 |
| Changeup | 24% | 82.9 |
| Sinker | 10% | 91.5 |
| Sweeper | 3% | 78.1 |
| Cutter | 1% | 87.5 |
Team OPS vs opposing starter's hand
0.724OPS
.600.700.800.9001.000
0.730OPS
.600.700.800.9001.000
Lineups
Final lineupsOrder from the stored snapshot; treat as unofficial until the card is filed.Full lineup page Lineups not announced
Neither club has posted a batting order. Handedness composition, H-Score leaders and batter-vs-pitcher samples appear here as soon as the first order is filed — typically two to three hours before first pitch.
Team comparison
Results
ATH·
ATL+18530th
Run differential
+38111th
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Athletics?+
Aaron Civale is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Braves?+
José Suarez is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
7:15 PM ET at Truist Park.
Where is the game being played?+
Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves.
Are the lineups confirmed?+
Not yet. Orders appear here when they are posted.
How do the starters compare on P-Score?+
P-Score is available for one starter only.