money Former Clemson pitcher set to make his first start for the Braves
Former Clemson pitcher Spencer Strider has been having a breakout season coming out of the bullpen for the reigning World Series champion Atlanta Braves.
The rookie has produced a 2.22 ERA with 37 strikeouts in 24.1 innings pitched in relief this season. He currently ranks 5th among all rookie pitchers in strikeouts, with nearly 20 fewer innings pitched than the four players ranked ahead of him. Heading into this Sunday, he was tied for the second-most strikeouts by a National League reliever.
Strider has been outstanding for the Braves this season with all of his appearances so far coming in relief. He has been so good in relief that the Braves have opted to name him their starting pitcher for their upcoming matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The Braves will travel to Arizona Monday, with the rookie’s first start being on Memorial Day. The game is set to start at 8:10 p.m. as we’ll get to see Strider’s first action as a starting pitcher.
Spencer Strider gets his first MLB start Monday when the hard-throwing #Braves rookie faces Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen in a series opener at Arizona.
— David O'Brien (@DOBrienATL) May 29, 2022
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