MLB Game Preview: San Francisco Giants (52-49) vs. Atlanta Braves (44-55)

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The Braves took the opener 9–5 behind a six-RBI performance from rookie Drake Baldwin, while the Giants dropped their sixth straight despite a four-hit night from Willy Adames.

Matchup Overview

  • Venue: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA
  • Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
  • Time: 7:15 PM ET
  • Broadcast: NBCSBA (Giants), FDSNSO (Braves)
  • Streaming: MLB.TV, FuboTV (regional restrictions may apply)

Starting Pitchers

TeamPitcherRecordERAWHIPK/9
GiantsLanden Roupp (RHP)6–63.271.458.3
BravesDavis Daniel (RHP)0–01.801.0010.8
  • Landen Roupp has quietly become a reliable arm for San Francisco, posting a 1.37 ERA over his last five starts. He allowed just one earned run over six innings in his last outing vs. the Dodgers.
  • Davis Daniel makes his second MLB start after a solid debut against St. Louis (4 IP, 1 ER, 5 K). His deceptive pitch mix and control make him a sleeper threat against a slumping Giants lineup.

Players to Watch

San Francisco Giants

  • Willy Adames: Batting .230 with 15 HR and 45 walks; went 4-for-5 with a homer and two doubles Monday.
  • Rafael Devers: Leads team with 17 HR and 68 RBI; slugging .456.
  • Matt Chapman: .238 AVG, 13 HR, 35 RBI; 2-for-4 with a double and RBI in Game 1.
  • Heliot Ramos: Team-best .267 AVG; hitting .300 over last five games.

Atlanta Braves

  • Matt Olson: .262 AVG, 18 HR, 64 RBI; 2+ total bases in 4 of last 5 games.
  • Ronald Acuña Jr.: .326 AVG, 13 HR, 34 BB; scored 3 runs Monday and has hits in 6 of last 8 games.
  • Drake Baldwin: Rookie DH went 3-for-5 with 6 RBI in series opener.
  • Ozzie Albies: .221 AVG, 9 HR, 34 BB; RBI single in Monday’s win.

Team Stats & Trends

CategoryGiantsBraves
Batting Average.231 (26th MLB).243 (20th MLB)
Slugging Percentage.371 (28th).391 (19th)
Home Runs93 (25th)110 (15th)
Runs Scored413 (22nd)415 (21st)
Team ERA3.964.02
Bullpen ERA2nd in MLB5th-best BABIP
  • Giants have lost 7 of their last 8 and failed to cover the run line in 4 straight road games.
  • Braves have scored 31 runs over their last 5 games and are 37–19 when recording 8+ hits.

Final Takeaway

The Giants vs. Braves matchup on July 22, 2025, features two teams trending in opposite directions. Atlanta’s offense, led by Matt Olson, Ronald Acuña Jr., and breakout rookie Drake Baldwin, is surging. San Francisco will lean on Landen Roupp’s consistency and hope for continued production from Willy Adames and Rafael Devers. With playoff implications and betting value on the line, this game is a prime target for MLB fans, DFS players, and sports bettors.

Game Odds

San Francisco Giants      – 114

Atlanta Braves                  9.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Monday, July 21, 2025

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