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Cubs come into matchup against the Braves on losing streak
TL;DR
The Chicago Cubs face the Atlanta Braves on a losing streak, with the Cubs at 27-16 and the Braves at 30-13. The matchup features pitchers Ben Brown and Chris Sale, both with strong ERAs.
Key points
- Cubs are on a losing streak
- Cubs record is 27-16
- Braves record is 30-13
- Ben Brown is starting for the Cubs
- Chris Sale is starting for the Braves
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Chicago Cubs (27-16, first in the NL Central) vs. Atlanta Braves (30-13, first in the NL East)
Atlanta; Thursday, 7:15 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Ben Brown (1-1, 1.82 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, 27 strikeouts); Braves: Chris Sale (6-2, 2.20 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, 56 strikeouts)
LINE: Braves -163, Cubs +138; over/under is 7 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs look to break their four-game losing streak with a victory over the Atlanta Braves.
Atlanta has a 30-13 record overall and a 14-6 record in home games. Braves hitters have a collective .334 on-base percentage, the fourth-ranked percentage in the NL.
Chicago has a 27-16 record overall and a 9-11 record in road games. The Cubs have hit 52 total home runs to rank fourth in the NL.
The matchup Thursday is the third time these teams square off this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Matt Olson leads the Braves with 29 extra base hits (15 doubles and 14 home runs). Drake Baldwin is 11 for 39 with two doubles, four home runs and eight RBIs over the last 10 games.
Nico Hoerner has a .272 batting average to lead the Cubs, and has 12 doubles and four home runs. Michael Busch is 10 for 31 with a home run and 10 RBIs over the past 10 games.
Q&A
What is the current record of the Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves?
The Chicago Cubs have a record of 27-16, while the Atlanta Braves are at 30-13.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Cubs vs Braves game?
Ben Brown will pitch for the Cubs, and Chris Sale will pitch for the Braves.
What time is the Cubs vs Braves game scheduled?
The game is scheduled for Thursday at 7:15 p.m. EDT.
