Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs: Game Preview and Key Details
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Chicago Cubs (27-14, first in the NL Central) face the Atlanta Braves (28-13, first in the NL East) in a pivotal matchup.
Game begins Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. EDT at Truist Park.
Starting pitchers: Colin Rea (Cubs) vs. Grant Holmes (Braves).
Line: Braves -130, Cubs +109 | Over/Under: 9 runs
The Braves enter with a 12-6 home record and a league-best 3.16 ERA, while the Cubs boast 28-13 overall and 51 HRs.
Key hitters: Matt Olson (14 HRs, .654 SLG) leads Braves; Ozzie Albies (11/40, 3 HRs) complements him. For Cubs, Ian Happ (6 HRs, .233 BA) and Michael Busch (13/33, 4 HRs) drive offense.
Recent form: Braves 6-4 (3.41 ERA); Cubs 8-2 (3.30 ERA). Injuries impact both teams – Braves missing 7 players including DJU and SP Joe Jimenez; Cubs dealing with 6 IL stints.
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