Scouting report: Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves at Wrigley Field

Posted June 24, 2019 1:00 am

Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves at Wrigley Field

TV:

NBC Sports Chicago Monday and Thursday; NBC Sports Chicago Plus Tuesday; WGN Wednesday

Radio:

WSCR 670-AM

Pitching matchups:

The Cubs' Jon Lester (6-5) vs. Julio Teheran (5-5) Monday at 7:05 p.m.; Adbert Alzolay (1-0) vs. Max Fried (8-3) Tuesday at 7:05 p.m.; Yu Darvish (2-3) vs. Dallas Keuchel (0-1) Wednesday at 7:05 p.m.; Tyler Chatwood (3-1) vs TBD Thursday at 1:20 p.m.

At a glance:

The Braves swept a three-game series from the Cubs in Atlanta during the Cubs' season-opening road trip. They've charged out to the lead in the National League East, and the addition of former Cy Young winner Keuchel should only help. Freddie Freeman leads the offense at .318/.407/.609 with 21 homers and 61 RBI entering Sunday. Ronald Acuna Jr. was at .288/.370/.493 with 17 homers and 49 RBI. Lester is 6-2 with a 2.52 ERA in 10 starts (9 quality) starts during his career against the Braves. This will end the homestand for the Cubs, who don't return to Wrigley Field until after the all-star break.

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- Bruce Miles

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