Bryce Elder SP ATL Wed 8/16/23 8:54 AM
Bryce Elder
SP ATL
Elder (9-4) picked up the win in Tuesday's 5-0 victory over the Yankees, scattering one hit and three walks over seven scoreless innings. He struck out three.
EDGE Analysis
What few baserunners Elder allowed got erased by double plays, and only one Yankee even reached second base while the right-hander was on the mound. It was an impressive rebound after the 24-year-old has coughed up 12 runs (10 earned) over his prior two outings, but since the beginning of July, Elder still carries a 5.79 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 21:17 K:BB through 42 innings. He'll look to stay on track in his next start, which is likely to come at home early next week against the Mets.
Bryce Elder SP ATL Fri 8/11/23 7:30 AM
Bryce Elder
SP ATL
Elder (8-4) took the loss Thursday, allowing five runs on six hits and two walks over five innings against the Pirates. He struck out five.
EDGE Analysis
Elder began struggling in the bottom of the third, allowing three runs on two hits and a walk, while also hitting Josh Palacios with a pitch. The right-hander managed to avoid any further damage over the next two frames but was again victimized by the Pirates' offense in the sixth, this time for two runs, before being relieved by Joe Jimenez. It was the fourth time in his last six starts that Elder allowed at least five runs and he's now lost three of his last four decisions. He's surrendered 10 runs and 13 hits over 9.1 innings of work to open the month of August.
Bryce Elder SP ATL Sun 8/6/23 9:35 AM
Bryce Elder
SP ATL
Elder (8-3) took the loss Saturday, allowing seven runs (five earned) on seven hits and three walks over 4.1 innings against the Cubs. He struck out three.
EDGE Analysis
Elder struggled with his command from the jump, issuing walks to Mike Tauchman and Nico Hoerner to lead off the game before then surrendering home runs off the bats of Dansby Swanson and Jeimer Candelario. The right-hander would be charged with only three of the five runs that scored in the frame due to a fielding error by Matt Olson, though he allowed another run in both the fourth and fifth innings. Elder has now allowed five or more runs in three of his last five starts, registering a 12:10 K:BB over that stretch.
Bryce Elder SP ATL Sun 7/30/23 12:18 AM
Bryce Elder
SP ATL
Elder (8-2) earned the win over Milwaukee on Saturday, allowing one run on four hits and no walks while striking out three batters over seven innings.
EDGE Analysis
Elder was both efficient and effective in the outing, needing just 86 pitches (59 strikes) to get through seven innings. The right-hander pitched to contact, notching just six swinging strikes and three punchouts, but picked up his 13th quality start of the campaign -- tied for fourth-most in the majors. Elder looked like he could be hitting a wall when he allowed a combined 14 runs (12 earned) across a pair of starts in mid-July, but he's since bounced back to finish the month with consecutive strong outings during which he's yielded just three runs over 13 frames.
Bryce Elder SP ATL Sun 7/23/23 6:33 PM
Bryce Elder
SP ATL
Elder allowed two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out two over six innings in a no-decision versus Milwaukee on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
After allowing seven runs in each of his last two starts, Elder was able to get himself back on track. He allowed a solo home run to Brice Turang in this contest, which was the fourth homer Elder's given up in his last three outings. He's surrendered just 12 long balls all season. The 24-year-old is at a 3.30 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 86:37 K:BB through 114.2 innings over 20 starts this season. Elder is projected for a rematch with the Brewers in Atlanta in his next start.
Bryce Elder SP ATL Wed 7/19/23 8:41 AM
Bryce Elder
SP ATL
Elder didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 16-13 loss to the Diamondbacks, surrendering seven runs (five earned) on seven hits and a walk over 2.2 innings. He struck out four.
EDGE Analysis
His defense did him no favors, but Elder also wasn't sharp and need 76 pitches (49 strikes) to record just eight outs. The 24-year-old right-hander has been tagged for 12 earned runs in six innings during his two starts bracketing the All-Star break, pushing his ratios up to a 3.31 ERA and 1.24 WHIP. He'll look to get back on track in his next outing, likely to come this weekend in Milwaukee.
Bryce Elder SP ATL Sun 7/9/23 7:01 PM
Bryce Elder
SP ATL
Elder (7-2) was charged with the loss Sunday in Tampa Bay after he gave up seven runs on six hits and four walks across 3.1 innings. He did not record any strikeouts.
EDGE Analysis
The rookie right-hander generated just four swinging strikes on 69 pitches as the Rays struck for four runs in the first inning and three more in the fourth. It's the first time in 18 starts this season Elder failed to pitch at least five frames, and the seven runs allowed are also a season worst. Even with Sunday's poor showing, the 24-year-old still finished the first half of the campaign with a 2.97 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 80:34 K:BB in 106 innings.
Bryce Elder SP ATL Tue 7/4/23 2:05 AM
Bryce Elder
SP ATL
Elder (7-1) earned the win over Cleveland on Monday, allowing two runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out one batter over 6.2 innings.
EDGE Analysis
Elder retired the side in order in just one of the innings during which he pitched, but the Guardians failed to score through six frames. They finally broke through with a pair of runs off the right-hander in the seventh, which ended his outing after 92 pitches. Nonetheless, Elder pitched well enough to notch his seventh win and record his fourth straight quality start. He's posted an uninspiring 15:8 K:BB over 25.2 innings during that stretch but has still managed an excellent 1.75 ERA and 1.01 WHIP.
Bryce Elder SP ATL Wed 6/28/23 8:50 AM
Bryce Elder
SP ATL
Elder (6-1) picked up the win Tuesday, giving up two runs on four hits and four walks over six innings in a 6-2 victory over the Twins. He struck out four.
EDGE Analysis
The right-hander also hit a batter and tossed a wild pitch as he threw only 59 of 98 pitches for strikes, and his defense committed four errors on the night. Fortunately for Elder, Atlanta's offense out-slugged the mistakes, backing him with five homers in the first two innings. The quality start was his third straight and 10th of the season in 16 outings, and the 24-year-old rookie will take a 2.44 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 79:28 K:BB through 96 innings into his next start, likely to come early next week in Cleveland.
Bryce Elder SP ATL Thu 6/22/23 5:04 PM
Bryce Elder
SP ATL
Elder took a no-decision in Thursday's extra-inning win over the Phillies after he allowed three hits and two walks across seven scoreless innings. He struck out six.
EDGE Analysis
The young right-hander generated just 11 swinging strikes on 99 pitches but consistently worked from ahead in the count and held Philadelphia without an extra-base hit. Elder struggled in his first two starts of June with nine runs allowed, but he's now given up just one run on seven hits over his past two outings. The rookie has taken advantage of the injuries to Atlanta's starting rotation and has a 2.40 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 75:24 K:BB over 90 innings this year.