Scouting report Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves at Sun Trust Park
TV:
WGN
Radio:
WSCR 670-AM
Pitching matchup:
The Cubs' Mike Montgomery (4-4) vs. Mike Foltynewicz (10-8) at 6:35 p.m., Thursday
At a glance:
This is a makeup of a rainout on May 17. The Cubs are 2-3 against the Braves, who entered Wednesday leading the NL East by 4½ games over the Phillies. Montgomery will come off the disabled list to pitch for the Cubs. He had been bothered by left-shoulder inflammation. The Braves' Freddie Freeman is an MVP candidate with a line of .310/.393/.510 with 20 homers and 78 RBI entering Wednesday. Ronald Acuna Jr. and Ozzie Albies had 21 homers apiece. The Cubs and Braves ranked first and third, respectively, in runs scored in the NL.
Next:
Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park, Friday-Sunday
- Bruce Miles
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