This is only JR Ritchie’s second big league start of his career. He has favorable matchup against Detroit who has been struggling on the road against righties, hitting .234. The Braves have been one of the best teams against lefties thus far but Tarik Skubal is a different pitcher. He’s off one of his worst starts of the season, allowing four earned runs to the Brewers at home. Skubal does own a 0.99 WHIP and bounced back the last time he allowed four runs this season allowing one run in his next outing. The game has gone under the total in five of the last seven between these two as well.

The Detroit Tigers despite a 5-13 road record are sizable favorites tonight against the Atlanta Braves. Tarik Skubal is coming off giving up four runs to the Milwaukee Brewers, but expect another bounce back outing as he did when he gave up four runs to the Twins. After having no runs through eight innings, Detroit had a two run home run in the ninth. Look for that to carry over into tonight at the plate. Take Detroit.