The Atlanta Braves are gearing up to face the Boston Red Sox at CoolToday Park this Saturday, with first pitch set for 6:05 p.m. This matchup is part of an exciting lineup of Braves spring training games being broadcast live, giving fans a front-row seat to all the action.
Taking the mound for Atlanta is right-hander Bryce Elder. While his last outing against the Tampa Bay Rays was a bit rocky-allowing five runs on six hits over just 3.1 innings-Elder is still in the driver's seat to secure the Braves’ fifth spot in the starting rotation. His main competitor, Joey Wentz, is sidelined for the season due to a torn ACL, leaving Elder with a clear path to prove himself.
On the other side, Boston will start right-hander Brayan Bello. Bello has had his own struggles this spring, giving up nine runs in two starts over 3.1 innings. However, his strong performance last season, with a 3.35 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP over 166.2 innings, shows he's got the skills to bounce back.
The Braves are in the process of narrowing down their roster, with 47 players still in camp as they prepare for Opening Day on March 27 against the Kansas City Royals at Truist Park.
Fans can catch all the spring training action thanks to an expanded broadcast partnership with Gray Media. This collaboration brings 18 games to Braves Country, reaching 26 markets across the Southeast. For more details on how to tune in, fans should check their local Gray Media station listings.