Sanchez has been a model of consistency, allowing three earned runs or less in 13 of 17 starts. The revitalized veteran allowed 2.2 homers per nine innings last year. But that rate has dropped to 1.2 this year.
Chen beat the Braves on July 24 at Marlins Park, giving up three runs in six innings. And the lefty is 1-1 with a 5.51 ERA in 16 1/3 innings against Atlanta. Chen has performed more consistently in Miami, with a 2.05 ERA. On the road, it's 9.35.