Key facts
- Braves pitcher Spencer Strider exited his start against the Mets in the fourth inning due to right arm soreness.
- Strider allowed seven earned runs on six hits, including three home runs, in three innings.
- His fastball velocity dropped significantly during the outing.
- He had previously missed the first 34 games of the season recovering from a strained left oblique.
Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider exited his start against the New York Mets in the fourth inning on Friday night due to right arm soreness. Strider had a difficult outing before leaving, allowing a season-worst seven earned runs on six hits, including three home runs, over three innings. He struck out three batters.
During the at-bat that preceded his departure, Strider's fastball velocity was considerably lower, registering at 88 or 89 mph, a significant drop from the 92 to 96 mph he threw in the first two innings. Manager Walt Weiss and a trainer visited Strider on the mound. After a short consultation, Strider walked off the mound.
Strider was making his eighth start of the season for the Braves, who lead MLB. He had previously missed the first 34 games while recovering from a strained left oblique. JR Ritchie entered the game to replace Strider and allowed a single before Bo Bichette hit a sacrifice fly that scored MJ Melendez.