Starting pitchers
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
How the starters differ
·Early holds a 13-point P-Score advantage, 54 to 41.
·Early enters with a 2.64 road ERA; Strider owns a 3.48 ERA at home.
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
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 |
Strider arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Four-seam | 48% | 95.1 |
| Slider | 28% | 84.0 |
| Curveball | 14% | 78.0 |
| Changeup | 10% | 85.5 |
Team OPS vs opposing starter's hand
0.711OPS
.600.700.800.9001.000
0.696OPS
.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
BOS·
ATL+36613th
Run differential
+38110th
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Sox?+
Connelly Early is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Braves?+
Spencer Strider 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?+
Connelly Early is at 54; Spencer Strider is at 41. P-Score is PitcherStat's 0–100 season index for qualified starters.