JR Ritchie looks for series win against Cubs in game two

TL;DR

The Atlanta Braves aim for a series win against the Chicago Cubs in game two, with rookie JR Ritchie starting on the mound. Ritchie, coming off a challenging outing, faces Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga, who has a strong season record.

Key points

Braves won game one against the Cubs
JR Ritchie is making his fourth start
Shota Imanaga has a 2.28 ERA this season
Game time is 7:15 p.m. EDT on May 13, 2026
Location is Truist Park, Atlanta, GA

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 04: Jr. Ritchie #60 of the Atlanta Braves pitches during the second inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on May 04, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Atlanta Braves pulled off a win against the National League Central-leading Chicago Cubs in yesterday’s matchup and are now looking at rookie JR Ritchie to continue their winning streak to capture an early series win. Ritchie, who’s boasting a 3.63 ERA and 1.50 WHIP, didn’t appear in his usual rotation during the Los Angeles Dodgers series. His last start was against the Seattle Mariners, where he walked six batters during his stint. He remarked in an interview that he was going to study film to see what specific things were wrong with his approach to correct for his next outing. Well, now the time has come for him to put his studying to the test. Already an impressive young flame-thrower, getting his fourth start on the mound with a veteran-heavy team behind him to hold down the offense, should lead to an entertaining showdown against the split-finger master and the Cubs. Speaking of which, Shota Imanaga, holding a 2.28 ERA with a 4-2 record so far this year, is out to lead the team to their comeback of the night. Coming off a dominant win against the Reds on May 7 ( 6 IP/ 6 H/ 1 ER/ 3 BB/ 10 K), Imanaga will want to capitalize on the Braves’ lack of offensive power (despite their game one win) from the night before, and get ahead of them early to set the tone for the Cubs. Two of the top MLB teams are looking to come out with their own versions of success. The Braves are finding ways to win, even through downsides, clinching the MLB-best once again. The Cubs…they want to put an end to their streak. It’s all going down tonight at Truist at 7:15 p.m. EDT.

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What time is the Braves vs Cubs game on May 13, 2026?

The Braves vs Cubs game is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. EDT on May 13, 2026.

What is JR Ritchie's current ERA and WHIP?

JR Ritchie currently has a 3.63 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP.

Who is starting for the Cubs against the Braves?

Shota Imanaga is starting for the Cubs against the Braves, holding a 2.28 ERA and a 4-2 record this season.

JR Ritchie looks for series win against Cubs in game two

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JR Ritchie looks for series win against Cubs in game two

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