Colorado Rockies vs Atlanta Braves Picks and Prediction for Sunday August 30 2026
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In Sunday afternoon MLB action, the Colorado Rockies will take on the Atlanta Braves from Truist Park. Be ready for the baseball season with all of our MLB predictions. The Rockies are limping to the finish line of the 2026 campaign and own the worst record in the National League. Colorado pitched better earlier in the year, but are currently last in the majors with a 5.54 ERA. OF Jake McCarthy leads the Rockies with a .291 batting average and 25 stolen bases.
Rookie right-hander Mason Adams (2.25 ERA) will make his second career major league start for the Rockies. In his debut, Adams (4 IP) walked three batters and recorded five punch outs during a 3-1 road victory against Washington.
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The Atlanta Braves own the best home record in the National League and are a handful games clear of Philadelphia for first place in the NL East Division. The Braves quietly rank fourth in the majors with a 3.58 ERA and the starters have logged 42 quality starts. All-Star 1B Matt Olson ranks second in baseball with 37 home runs and has driven in 78 runs. All-Star C Drake Baldwin leads Atlanta with a .357 on base percentage and has clubbed 22 long balls.
Thirty-one year old righty Tyler Mahle (5-10 4.41 ERA) will make his fifth start of the year for the Braves. Mahle, who was acquired in a trade deadline deal from San Francisco, has allowed just four runs across his last 23 plus frames.
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Rockies vs Braves Pick
Atlanta SP Spencer Strider (elbow) is currently on the 60-day injured list and is not expected to pitch against this season. Through 136 games, Colorado ranks 4th in OPS and 7th in runs scored. For the season, Atlanta ranks 12th in OPS and 8th in runs scored. Take the over. Final Score Prediction, Atlanta Braves win 7-4. This preview was completed prior to game play on Saturday.
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