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Rockies host the Braves to open 3-game series
TL;DR
The Atlanta Braves face the Colorado Rockies in a three-game series opener on Friday at 8:40 p.m. EDT. The Braves lead the NL East, while the Rockies are fourth in the NL West.
Key points
- Braves are 22-10, first in the NL East
- Rockies are 14-18, fourth in the NL West
- Game starts at 8:40 p.m. EDT
- Grant Holmes has a 3.62 ERA
- Jose Quintana has a 4.91 ERA
Atlanta BravesColorado RockiesGrant HolmesJose Quintana
Atlanta Braves (22-10, first in the NL East) vs. Colorado Rockies (14-18, fourth in the NL West)
Denver; Friday, 8:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Grant Holmes (2-1, 3.62 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 25 strikeouts); Rockies: Jose Quintana (1-2, 4.91 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, nine strikeouts)
LINE: Braves -198, Rockies +164; over/under is 11 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Rockies open a three-game series at home against the Atlanta Braves on Friday.
Colorado is 14-18 overall and 7-6 in home games. The Rockies have the fourth-ranked team batting average in the NL at .254.
Atlanta has a 10-4 record in road games and a 22-10 record overall. Braves pitchers have a collective 3.15 ERA, which ranks second in the majors.
Friday's game is the first time these teams meet this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Troy Johnston leads the Rockies with a .313 batting average, and has seven doubles, two home runs, eight walks and 16 RBIs. Mickey Moniak is 15 for 39 with three home runs and eight RBIs over the past 10 games.
Matt Olson leads the Braves with nine home runs while slugging .616. Ozzie Albies is 16 for 39 with three home runs and 10 RBIs over the last 10 games.
Q&A
What time does the Braves vs. Rockies game start?
The game starts at 8:40 p.m. EDT on Friday.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Braves and Rockies?
Grant Holmes is starting for the Braves, while Jose Quintana is starting for the Rockies.
What are the betting odds for the Braves vs. Rockies game?
The Braves are favored at -198, while the Rockies are at +164, with an over/under of 11 runs.
