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Braves go for sweep of Cubs with AJ Smith-Shawver starting

Following two straight dramatic wins in this series, the are now looking to complete the sweep in the final game of their three-game series against the Chicago Cubs.

To set the stage for this one, both teams have something to play for — the Braves are simply going for homefield throughout the entire Postseason and they can get it with either a win or an Orioles loss at any point from here on out. The Cubs are still fighting for their Postseason lives and can ill-afford a sweep at this particular juncture.

As such, the Cubs are turning to Marcus Stroman to help them as their starting pitcher tonight.