Atlanta (57-69) hosts Chicago (45-81) with first pitch at 7:15 p.m. Probable pitchers are Martin Perez (1-2, 3.09 ERA, 22 strikeouts) for Chicago and Hurston Waldrep (3-0, 1.02 ERA, 17 strikeouts) for Atlanta. Atlanta is favored at -190 and the over/under is 9 runs. The Braves are 31-31 at home and 48-16 when out-hitting opponents. The White Sox are 19-45 on the road and 9-28 in one-run games. Matt Olson provides power for Atlanta while Michael Harris II has heated up. Miguel Vargas and Kyle Teel are offensive leaders for Chicago. Both teams list multiple injured players.
BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves take on the Chicago White Sox after Matt Olson had four hits against the White Sox on Tuesday. Atlanta has a 31-31 record at home and a 57-69 record overall. The Braves have a 48-16 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents. Chicago has a 45-81 record overall and a 19-45 record in road games. The White Sox have gone 9-28 in games decided by one run.
TOP PERFORMERS: Olson has 19 home runs, 75 walks and 72 RBI while hitting .273 for the Braves. Michael Harris II is 21 for 44 with three doubles, five home runs and 14 RBI over the past 10 games. Miguel Vargas has 27 doubles, two triples and 13 home runs for the White Sox. Kyle Teel is 12 for 36 with two doubles, two home runs and eight RBI over the last 10 games.
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