Atlanta Braves probable pitchers and starting lineups vs. Texas Rangers, April 21

Atlanta looks to achieve back-to-back sweeps in front of a National audience.

Texas Rangers v Atlanta Braves
Texas Rangers v Atlanta Braves / Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/GettyImages

The Braves have been impressive over the last week and they carried that into this weekend's series with the Rangers. Pitching has done a great job and the offense has exploded in the right moments.

That offensive charge is being led by Atlanta catcher Travis d'Arnaud, who had an impressive outing in game one as he slugged three home runs including a grand slam. He followed that up with two walks and another home run in game two.

The rest of the Braves lineup has followed suit and scored 13 runs on 14 hits as a whole over two games. Marcell Ozuna achieved 17 consecutive games with a hit in game one but, unfortunately, that ended as he didn't get a hit during game two.

Atlanta looks to continue their impressive run tonight on ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball.

Probable starting pitchers

Michael Lorenzen (1-0, 0.00 ERA) makes his second start of the season. His first start was against the Detroit Tigers and he kept them scoreless over five innings with four strikeouts but he did walk five batters. He cannot afford to do that against this Atlanta Braves lineup.

Darius Vines (0-0, 1.93 ERA) is making his second start for the Braves after an impressive spot start against the Astros. Vines completed 4.2 innings allowing one earned run, four hits, three walks, and striking out four. That performance earned him a second opportunity in the rotation but he faces a dangerous Rangers offense that has yet to break out this series.

Atlanta Braves starting lineup, April 21

Texas Rangers starting lineup, April 21

What channel is the Atlanta Braves game on today?

  • Game time: 7:10 p.m. EST
  • Tonight's game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN during Sunday Night Baseball.

How do I stream the Atlanta Braves game today?

How can I listen to the Atlanta Braves game today?

  • The Braves broadcast will be on 680 AM/93.7 FM The Fan, La Mejor 1600/1460/1130 AM
  • Rangers fans can tune into the game on 105.3 The Fan, KFLC 1270

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