On Thursday, the Chicago Cubs (22-17, 3rd NL Central) will conclude a three-game series on the road against the Atlanta Braves (25-16, 1st NL East).
Nick Markakis leads Atlanta with a .337 batting average and a team high 56 hits. Ozzie Albies is the team leader in home runs with 13 and RBIs with 31. Atlanta has a team batting average of .267, while opposing hitters are averaging .234 at the plate against Braves pitching. Atlanta will send Michael Soroka to the mound on Thursday. The right-hander this season is 1-1 with an ERA of 3.68, 15 Ks and 4 BBs.
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Chicago has won each of its last 6 games in Atlanta and each of Lester’s last 5 starts versus Atlanta. Chicago has won 17 of the last 23 games overall against Atlanta. Cubs get much needed road win on getaway day. Final Score Prediction, Chicago Cubs win 4-3.
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