Braves Scratch Spencer Strider, Tab Joey Wentz to Start vs. M’s

Braves scratch Spencer Strider, tab Joey Wentz to start vs. M’s

Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider was scratched ahead of his scheduled start against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday afternoon. The Braves announced the move and told reporters that the decision is not injury-related for Strider (5-12, 4.97 ERA), who is expected to pitch in the team’s upcoming series opener versus the Chicago Cubs. Left-hander Joey Wentz (3-4, 3.88 ERA) will take the mound on Sunday. Wentz, 27, owns an 8.22 ERA and a sa…

Braves scratch Spencer Strider, tab Joey Wentz to start vs. M's

Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider was scratched ahead of his scheduled start against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday afternoon.

Braves and Mariners play, winner secures 3-game series

Seattle Mariners (74-68, second in the AL West) vs. Atlanta Braves (64-78, fourth in the NL East) Atlanta; Sunday, 12:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: Luis Castillo (8-8, 3.94 ERA, 1.