Braves at Cubs 6/25/19 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Atlanta Braves play the second game of a four-game series on Tuesday at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs. Atlanta won its second straight on Sunday after defeating the Washington Nationals in 10 innings 4-3. Johan Camargo belted a pinch-hit two-run homer for the Braves in the 10th to beat Washington. Atlanta increased its leads in the National League East to 6 ½ games over the Phillies.

Chicago defeated the New York Mets on Sunday 5-3 to snap a two-game losing streak and split the four-game series with the Mets. Javier Baez hit a three-run homer run, the 100th of his career to lead the Cubs to victory. Chicago remained in first place in the NL League Central by a half-game over the Milwaukee Brewers. Freddie Freeman leads the Braves with a .316 batting average, in home runs with 21, RBIs with 61 and in hits with 96. Atlanta hitters are averaging .266 at the plate, while opposing batters are averaging .250. On Tuesday, the Braves will send Max Fried to the mound. The lefthander is 8-3 with an ERA of 4.03, 76 Ks and 22 BBs.

Willson Contreras leads Chicago with a .290 batting average, while Javier Baez leads in hits with 86. Anthony Rizzo is the team leader in home runs with 19 and RBIs with 54. Chicago is averaging .252 at the plate, while opposing hitters are averaging .246. On Tuesday, the Cubs will send Adbert Alzolay to the mound. The right-hander is 1-0 with an ERA of 2.25, 5 Ks and 2 BBs.