Matchup at a glance
PitcherStat calculationCategoryComparisonWhy
Starting pitcherSoxBoston has the stronger starting-pitcher profile: Tolle leads in P-Score, WHIP and K/9.
Offense vs handEvenBoth offenses perform near the same level against the opposing starter's handedness.
Team strengthBravesAtlanta leads 59–38 in T-Score.
Starting pitchers
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
How the starters differ
·Tolle carries a 2.50 road ERA, compared with Elder's 3.75 mark 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 |
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–BOS
Run differential
+3177th
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Sox?+
Payton Tolle is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Braves?+
Bryce Elder is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
8:00 PM ET.
Where is the game being played?+
Venue is not listed for this game.
Are the lineups confirmed?+
Not yet. Orders appear here when they are posted.
How do the starters compare on P-Score?+
Payton Tolle is at 66; Bryce Elder is at 53. P-Score is PitcherStat's 0–100 season index for qualified starters.