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Braves host the Cubs to start 3-game series
TL;DR
The Atlanta Braves will host the Chicago Cubs for a three-game series starting Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. EDT. Both teams currently lead their respective divisions, with the Braves at 28-13 and the Cubs at 27-14.
Key points
- Braves host Cubs for a three-game series
- Game starts Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. EDT
- Braves have a record of 28-13
- Cubs have a record of 27-14
- Colin Rea and Grant Holmes are the starting pitchers
Atlanta BravesChicago CubsColin ReaGrant Holmes
Chicago Cubs (27-14, first in the NL Central) vs. Atlanta Braves (28-13, first in the NL East)
Atlanta; Tuesday, 7:15 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Colin Rea (4-1, 4.03 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 35 strikeouts); Braves: Grant Holmes (2-1, 4.34 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 29 strikeouts)
LINE: Braves -130, Cubs +109; over/under is 9 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves begin a three-game series at home against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday.
Atlanta has gone 12-6 in home games and 28-13 overall. The Braves have the top team ERA in baseball at 3.16.
Chicago has gone 9-9 on the road and 27-14 overall. The Cubs have hit 51 total home runs to rank fourth in the NL.
The matchup Tuesday is the first meeting of the season between the two teams.
TOP PERFORMERS: Matt Olson leads the Braves with 14 home runs while slugging .654. Ozzie Albies is 11 for 40 with three doubles, a home run and five RBIs over the last 10 games.
Ian Happ has six doubles, a triple, nine home runs and 18 RBIs while hitting .233 for the Cubs. Michael Busch is 13 for 33 with four doubles, a triple and a home run over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Braves: 6-4, .264 batting average, 3.41 ERA, outscored opponents by 18 runs
Q&A
What time does the Braves vs Cubs game start on Tuesday?
The Braves vs Cubs game starts at 7:15 p.m. EDT on Tuesday.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Braves and Cubs?
Colin Rea will pitch for the Cubs, while Grant Holmes will pitch for the Braves.
What are the current records of the Braves and Cubs?
The Braves have a record of 28-13, and the Cubs have a record of 27-14.
