On the evening of August 17, 2024, at 9:38 PM, the Atlanta Braves are scheduled to play against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim under clear skies. Chris Sale, with a remarkable ERA of 2.606, will start as pitcher for the Braves. Facing him from the Angels’ side will be Griffin Canning, who has an ERA of 5.106. Currently, the Braves hold the 6th position in the 2024 NL East Division with a record of 64-57, translating to a .530 winning percentage. They have a divisional record of 18-16, placing them 2nd within their division. The team’s recent performance includes 4 wins in their last 10 games, and they are recovering from a recent loss. They have a home record of 32-26 and an away record of 32-31, with a better performance in night games, boasting 39 wins. The Braves have scored a total of 521 runs and conceded 480. On the other hand, the Los Angeles Angels are ranked 13th in the 2024 AL West Division with a record of 52-69, which reflects a .430 winning percentage. Their internal division record is 17-18, placing them 4th. Like the Braves, the Angels have also won 4 of their last 10 games but are currently on a streak of three consecutive losses. They have struggled both at home (26-38) and on the road (26-31), with a better performance in night games where they’ve secured 37 wins. The Angels have managed to score 486 runs this season, but their defense has allowed 588 runs.