Matchup at a glance
PitcherStat calculationCategoryComparisonWhy
Starting pitcherEvenBoth starters enter with comparable season profiles; neither holds a meaningful statistical advantage.
Offense vs handBravesAtlanta has produced the stronger offense against right-handed pitching.
Team strengthBravesAtlanta leads 45–34 in T-Score, driven by stronger offense.
Starting pitchers
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
How the starters differ
·Elder enters with a 4.93 road ERA; Kirby owns a 3.27 ERA at home.
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 |
Kirby arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Sweeper | 28% | 87.4 |
| Four-seam | 28% | 96.7 |
| Sinker | 21% | 96.8 |
| Knuckle Curve | 10% | 84.1 |
| Changeup | 5% | 88.8 |
| Cutter | 4% | 92.9 |
| Splitter | 2% | 87.2 |
Team OPS vs opposing starter's hand
0.730OPS
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0.712OPS
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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·
SEA+4009th
Run differential
+28028th
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Braves?+
Bryce Elder is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Mariners?+
George Kirby is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
9:40 PM ET at T-Mobile Park.
Where is the game being played?+
T-Mobile Park, home of the Seattle Mariners.
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; George Kirby is at 54. P-Score is PitcherStat's 0–100 season index for qualified starters.