Atlanta Braves (18-19, third in the NL East) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (12-26, fifth in the NL Central)
Pittsburgh; Friday, 6:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Bryce Elder (2-1, 5.06 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 22 strikeouts); Pirates: Bailey Falter (1-3, 5.06 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 28 strikeouts)
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Braves -148, Pirates +124; over/under is 9 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates begin a three-game series at home against the Atlanta Braves on Friday.
Pittsburgh has a 12-26 record overall and a 7-12 record in home games. The Pirates are 1-4 in games when they hit at least two home runs.