Starting pitchers
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
How the starters differ
·Early owns a 9.1 K/9 compared with Elder's 7.3.
·Early enters with a 3.44 ERA compared with Elder's 4.11.
·Elder enters with a 4.93 road ERA; Early owns a 4.18 ERA at home.
Advanced starter metricsERA−, FIP, WAR, career vs opponent
| Metric | Elder | Early | Note |
|---|
| ERA− | 98 | 80 | Park- and league-adjusted; 100 is average. |
| FIP | 4.62 | 4.61 | |
| WAR | 1.2 | 0.7 | Season value. |
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Elder arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Sinker | 28% | 91.0 |
| Four-seam | 22% | 92.4 |
| Slider | 22% | 83.1 |
| Cutter | 15% | 88.5 |
| Changeup | 12% | 85.7 |
Early arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Four-seam | 35% | 94.0 |
| Sinker | 20% | 92.4 |
| Changeup | 18% | 83.7 |
| Curveball | 11% | 80.0 |
| Slider | 8% | 87.1 |
| Sweeper | 8% | 82.5 |
Team OPS vs opposing starter's hand
0.698OPS
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0.717OPS
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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
ATL·
BOS+2578th
Run differential
+2636th
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Braves?+
Bryce Elder is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Sox?+
Connelly Early is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
6:45 PM ET at Fenway Park.
Where is the game being played?+
Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox.
Are the lineups confirmed?+
Not yet. Orders appear here when they are posted.
How do the starters compare on P-Score?+
Bryce Elder is at 52; Connelly Early is at 54. P-Score is PitcherStat's 0–100 season index for qualified starters.