Four-game skid broken, Reds chase series split vs. Braves

May 8 - Two pitchers looking for bounce-back starts will face off Thursday when the Atlanta Braves complete their homestand with the finale of their four-game series against the Cincinnati Reds.

The Braves won the first two games of the series, but Cincinnati prevailed 4-3 on Wednesday to end its four-game losing streak.

The Friday pitching matchup features Atlanta right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach (1-3, 3.92 ERA) against Cincinnati southpaw Nick Lodolo (3-3, 3.27). Neither pitched well in his latest start.

Schwellenbach struggled in three of his past four outings. After surrendering one run in 20 innings over his first three starts, Schwellenbach has allowed 19 runs (17 earned) in 21 1/3…