Braves' Bryce Elder Struggles in Rockies Home Loss

Braves right-hander Bryce Elder struggled in a recent outing against the Colorado Rockies, allowing four runs on seven hits and three walks over 3.1 innings, resulting in a no-decision. Despite this rough performance, Elder holds a serviceable 4.35 ERA and 1.27 WHIP with 51 strikeouts in 60.2 innings this season, but his appeal as a streamer may be limited in upcoming games against strong offenses like the Mets. Elder is scheduled to start again against the Rockies, a team he has had success against, boasting a 4.00 ERA and three wins in three career starts versus Colorado. The Rockies, struggling with one of the worst records in modern MLB history, will counter with German Márquez, who has had difficulty against Atlanta and is coming off a loss where he allowed three home runs. Elder recently pitched eight innings with one run and a career-high 12 strikeouts, showing his potential despite the Braves' overall struggles this season. The matchup also features notable players like Orlando Arcia, returning to Atlanta, and Hunter Goodman, who has hit well against Elder, adding intrigue to the series.