Braves' Chris Deal strikes out 10 vs. Ruddy Sox in to begin with diversion against ancient group since exchange: 'Glad I didn't suck'

 The Boston Ruddy Sox took on a recognizable confront Wednesday night, and it did not go well. Left-hander Chris Deal struck out a season-high 10 hitters in six shutout innings against his previous group, making a difference the Atlanta Braves to a 5-0 win (box score). Deal has a 2.95 Time with 52 strikeouts in 42 2/3 innings this season.

"Facing your companions and your ancient group is energizing," Deal said taking after Wednesday's diversion (by means of The Athletic). "So, I'm happy I didn't suck."

In the to begin with inning Wednesday, Deal struck out Vaughn Grissom -- the player he was exchanged for -- with runners on moment and third to conclusion the outline. Grissom went 0 for 3 with two strikeouts against Deal and 0 for 4 in the diversion by and large. Here are Sale's 10 strikeouts:
The Braves exchanged Grissom for Deal (and cash) in December and before long from that point marked the seven-time All-Star to a two-year contract expansion. The Ruddy Sox spared a few cash and included a youthful infielder whereas the Braves found a inventive way to include a possibly awesome starter amid a moderate offseason. Seven begins into 2024, Deal has in fact been an affect pitcher.

"It'll be fun. It's like playing golf against your buddies," Deal told NESN prior this week almost confronting the Ruddy Sox. "You continuously appreciate that contention, that neighborly contention. At the conclusion of the day, once you step in between the lines, all wagers are off. It's me vs. you. It's us vs. them. And we're attempting to win ... There's fair a certain level of regard we'll continuously have for each other, once more, off the field and some time recently the amusement. It's distinctive, but once the lights flick on and it's time to play, we all have occupations to do."

As for the Ruddy Sox, they do not miss Deal one bit. They entered play Wednesday with an MLB best 2.65 Time, and their starters have a 2.13 Time. Grissom is 2 for 17 with the Ruddy Sox -- he missed the begin of the season with a hamstring harm and has played as it were four diversions -- but, all things considered, it appears like both groups have made out well with the trade.

Wednesday's win progressed the Braves to 22-12 on the youthful season. The shocking Ruddy Sox are 19-18 after wrapping up in final put final season.