Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider (99) gestures to the infield during a MLB regular season game between the Chicago White Sox and Atlant Stock Photo - Alamy

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Spencer Strider of the Atlanta Braves stands on the mound during the News Photo - Getty Images

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Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider (99) works in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore Stock Photo - Alamy

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider throws to the plate during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark

Atlanta, United States. 15th July, 2023. Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider (99) throws to the plate during a MLB regular season game between the Chicago White Sox and Atlanta Braves, Saturday

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