Braves vs Cubs chat and discussion: Grant Holmes vs Colin Rea

TL;DR

The Atlanta Braves are set to face the Chicago Cubs, with Grant Holmes pitching against Colin Rea. The Braves are having a strong season, while the Cubs are also performing well despite recent losses.

Key points

Braves are on pace for a 110-52 record
Cubs have two ten-game winning streaks this season
Grant Holmes has a 5.13 ERA in his last five starts
First pitch is at 7:15 PM EDT
Cubs lost their last two games

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DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 01: Starting pitcher Grant Holmes #66 of the Atlanta Braves throws against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning at Coors Field on May 01, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Atlanta Braves are in the midst of one of their best starts in franchise history. They are on pace for a 110-52 record while leading MLB in run differential after defeating the pre-season World Series favorites and having shown they are clear favorites in a division that has the high spending Mets and Phillies in it. Tonight they will face the Chicago Cubs who are arguably the hottest team in MLB despite having lost their two last games. They have two separate ten game winning streaks and had a fifteen game winning streak at home. If the Braves can win tonight, it could go a long way in continuing to show that the Braves are a real threat to win it all. Grant Holmes has been the weak link this season in the Braves’ rotation, but despite him having an ERA of 5.13 ERA in his past five starts, the Braves are 4-1 in those games. He will be facing who has a 4.39 ERA in his last five starts. First pitch is at 7:15 EDT **** ****

Q&A

What is Grant Holmes' ERA in his last five starts for the Braves?

Grant Holmes has a 5.13 ERA in his last five starts for the Atlanta Braves.

What time does the Braves vs Cubs game start?

The Braves vs Cubs game is scheduled to start at 7:15 PM EDT.

How have the Cubs performed recently despite their last two losses?

The Cubs have had two separate ten-game winning streaks and a fifteen-game winning streak at home, making them one of the hottest teams in MLB.