The Atlanta Braves (57-69) host the Chicago White Sox (45-81) Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. EDT in Atlanta. Martin Perez starts for the White Sox (1-2, 3.09 ERA, 1.29 WHIP) and Hurston Waldrep starts for the Braves (3-0, 1.02 ERA, 0.79 WHIP). The sportsbooks favor the Braves at -190 with a 9-run total. Atlanta is 31-31 at home and 8-2 over its last 10 games, while Chicago is 3-7 over its last 10 and 19-45 on the road. Matt Olson and Michael Harris II are leading offensive contributors. Multiple players on both teams remain on injured lists.
Chicago White Sox (45-81, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Atlanta Braves (57-69, fourth in the NL East) Atlanta; Wednesday, 7:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Martin Perez (1-2, 3.09 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 22 strikeouts); Braves: Hurston Waldrep (3-0, 1.02 ERA, 0.79 WHIP, 17 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Braves -190, White Sox +158; over/under is 9 runs 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. The teams meet Wednesday for the third time this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Olson has 19 home runs, 75 walks and 72 RBIs while hitting .273 for the Braves. Michael Harris II is 21 for 44 with three doubles, five home runs and 14 RBIs 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 RBIs over the last 10 games.
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