Atlanta Braves (28-18, second in the NL East) vs. Chicago Cubs (27-23, second in the NL Central)
Chicago; Thursday, 2:20 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: AJ Smith-Shawver (0-0); Cubs: Ben Brown (1-1, 3.57 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 39 strikeouts)
BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves meet on Thursday with the winner claiming the three-game series.
Chicago has a 27-23 record overall and a 15-10 record at home. The Cubs have a 10-1 record in games when they hit at least two home runs.
Atlanta has a 28-18 record overall and a 12-10 record in road games.