Spencer Strider Starting Game 3 Against Phillies
2 years agoAtlanta Braves rookie right-hander Spencer Strider (oblique) is set to start Game 3 of the National League Division Series on Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Strider's last start came on Sept. 18 and he's been dealing with a strained oblique muscle on his left side, so it's unclear how many innings he'll be able to go in this one. He will be a DFS pitcher to avoid on Friday's slate while coming off the injury. The 23-year-old was excellent for the Braves during the regular season, going 11-5 with a 2.67 ERA (1.83 FIP), a 0.99 WHIP, 202 strikeouts and 45 walks in 131 2/3 innings over 31 outings (20 starts), so the Braves will be hoping he can be effective for a handful of innings to start Game 3 on Friday. In four appearances (three starts), he held the Phils to three earned runs while striking out 34 in 21 1/3 innings in 2022.
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer - Scott Lauber
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer - Scott Lauber