Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves at Turner Field

Posted July 02, 2012 9:00 am

Scouting report

Scouting report

TV: Comcast SportsNet Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; WGN Wednesday

Radio: WGN 720-AM

Pitching matchups: The Cubs' Jeff Samardzija (5-7) vs. Tommy Hanson (9-4) Monday; Chris Volstad (0-6) vs. Jair Jurrjens (1-2) Tuesday; Paul Maholm (5-6) vs. Randall Delgado (4-8) Wednesday; Matt Garza (4-6) vs. Mike Minor (4-6) Thursday. All games begin at 6:10 p.m.

At a glance: The Cubs took two of three from the Braves at Wrigley Field in early May. Atlanta fell 8-4 to Washington on Sunday, but the Braves are just 4½ games out of the lead in the NL East. Jason Heyward and all-star Dan Uggla lead an Atlanta attack that is middle-of-the-pack in the NL. Martin Prado is among the NL leaders in batting average. Closer Craig Kimbrel leads in saves (23). Minor is the lone lefty the Cubs will face, so Cubs all-star Bryan LaHair should see plenty of action.

Next: New York Mets at Citi Field, Friday-Sunday

— Bruce Miles

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