Well, the San Francisco Giants have lost five straight games. They’ll try to change that today, as they wash off the last series and start a new one, against the Atlanta Braves.
Taking the mound for the Giants is righty Hayden Birdsong, who makes his 10th start and 21st appearance of the year. Birdsong is 4-3 on the year, with a 4.11 ERA, a 4.69 FIP, and 68 strikeouts against 33 walks in 65.2 innings.
On the other side is righty Bryce Elder, who makes his 16th start. Elder has had a tough year, with a 3-6 record, a 5.