Atlanta Braves vs. San Francisco Giants Picks and Prediction for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The Atlanta Braves visit the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on Sunday at 4:05 PM ET on MLB.TV. Atlanta is 49-31 and first in the NL East, while San Francisco is 33-48 and fourth in the NL West. The Braves opened this series with a 3-1 victory on Friday and have won five of their last six meetings against the Giants. San Francisco has dropped two straight games and continues searching for consistency during a difficult season. Cash in a winner with free MLB picks.
Atlanta Braves Preview
Atlanta enters Sunday's matchup after taking the series opener 3-1 behind another strong pitching performance. The Braves have won only two of their last five games overall but remain one of the National League's best teams thanks to elite pitching and a balanced lineup. Atlanta continues to lead the NL East while ranking among the league leaders in run production.
The Braves are batting .251 with a .314 on-base percentage and .414 slugging percentage while scoring 388 runs on 682 hits. Matt Olson leads the offense with 20 home runs and 52 RBI, while Michael Harris II is batting .304 with 14 home runs. Ozzie Albies owns a .281 average with 12 home runs, Drake Baldwin has added 14 home runs and 39 RBI, and Mauricio Dubon has contributed 43 RBI. Atlanta has totaled 103 home runs this season. The pitching staff has been one of baseball's best, posting a 3.39 ERA and 1.21 WHIP while limiting opponents to a .225 batting average.
Injuries: Kyle Farmer, 10-Day IL, Danny Young, 60-Day IL, Ronald Acuna Jr., 10-Day IL, Sean Murphy, 60-Day IL, Robert Suarez, 15-Day IL.
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San Francisco Giants Preview
San Francisco continues to struggle after falling 3-1 in Friday's opener. The Giants have lost three of their last five games and sit well behind the Dodgers and Padres in the NL West standings. While the offense has produced a respectable batting average, inconsistent pitching has prevented the club from turning solid offensive performances into victories.
The Giants are batting .255 with a .309 on-base percentage and .418 slugging percentage while scoring 329 runs on 711 hits. Jung Hoo Lee leads the lineup with a .327 batting average, while Casey Schmitt has hit 16 home runs with 42 RBI. Matt Chapman has also driven in 42 runs, Luis Arraez owns a .321 average with 97 hits, and Rafael Devers has added 12 home runs. San Francisco has totaled 86 home runs this season. The pitching staff owns a 4.40 ERA and 1.38 WHIP, numbers that have made it difficult to consistently support the offense.
Injuries: Heliot Ramos, 10-Day IL, Jason Foley, 60-Day IL, Harrison Bader, 10-Day IL, Keaton Winn, 15-Day IL, Daniel Susac, 10-Day IL.
Pitching Matchup
Atlanta Braves – Chris Sale
Sale is 8-5 with a 2.14 ERA and 1.05 WHIP across 84.0 innings this season. The veteran left-hander has allowed only 67 hits while striking out 99 batters and issuing just 21 walks. Sale continues to rank among the National League's most effective starters.
San Francisco Giants – Robbie Ray
Ray is 6-6 with a 3.70 ERA and 1.28 WHIP over 87.2 innings. The left-hander has allowed 70 hits while striking out 80 batters, although 42 walks and 14 home runs allowed have created problems at times.
Atlanta Braves vs. San Francisco Giants Prediction
Atlanta has the clear advantage entering this matchup because of its superior pitching staff and one of the strongest starting pitchers in baseball taking the mound. Sale has consistently dominated opposing lineups, while the Braves also hold sizable advantages in ERA, WHIP, run production, and overall roster depth. Robbie Ray is capable of keeping San Francisco competitive early, but Atlanta's balanced lineup should eventually break through and back another quality outing from Sale.
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