Atlanta Braves

The Chicago Cubs, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Atlanta Braves.  Chicago has a 56-53 record overall and a 30-27 record at home. The Cubs have a 37-14 record in games when they scored five or more runs.  Atlanta has gone 32-17 in road games and 69-37 overall. The Braves lead the NL with 206 total home runs, averaging 1.9 per game.  The matchup Friday is the first meeting this season between the two teams.  First pitch this afternoon at 2:20pm.