NEWSLETTER
On Tuesday at 7:20 PM ET, Marcell Ozuna and the Atlanta Braves (25-13) play Nico Hoerner and the Chicago Cubs (24-18) at Truist Park.
Keep reading to find out all the details on how to watch Atlanta play Chicago live.
When is Braves vs. Cubs and when does it start?
Where to watch Braves vs. Cubs
The Braves and Cubs will take to the field at Truist Park for this matchup on May 14, and if you would like to see the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on BSSO.
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Braves vs. Cubs Game Preview
These clubs meet again following the Braves’ 2-0 victory over the Cubs yesterday. Raymond Kerr (2.0 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 3 K) earned the win for the Braves. Zack Short went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI to lead the team on offense. Hayden Wesneski (3.0 IP, 2 R, 3 H, 2 K) was credited with the loss on the mound for the Cubs.
Braves Stats, Odds & Insights
The Braves have gone 25-10 in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 71.4% of those games).
Atlanta averages 1.1 home runs per game to rank 14th in baseball with 41 total home runs .
The Braves rank sixth in baseball, slugging .415.
Atlanta’s 3.39 team ERA ranks eighth across all MLB pitching staffs.
Braves pitchers combine for the No. 8 WHIP in MLB (1.199).
Cubs Stats, Odds & Insights
The Cubs have been underdogs in 25 games this season and won 13 (52%) of those contests.
Chicago ranks 11th in Major League Baseball with 44 home runs.
Fueled by 114 extra-base hits, the Cubs rank 16th in MLB with a .388 slugging percentage this season.
Chicago has the 12th-ranked ERA (3.79) in the majors this season.
Cubs pitchers have a 1.292 WHIP this season, 16th in the majors.
Braves Starter Recent Performance: Chris Sale
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Red Sox | May 8 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| at Mariners | May 1 | 5.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| vs. Guardians | April 26 | 7.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| vs. Rangers | April 19 | 7.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| at Marlins | April 13 | 7.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 3 |
Cubs Starter Recent Performance: Jameson Taillon
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Brewers | May 4 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
| at Mets | April 29 | 7.1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| vs. Astros | April 24 | 5.2 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| vs. Marlins | April 19 | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Braves Key Players to Watch
Chris Sale gets the start for the Braves, his eighth of the season. He is 5-1 with a 2.95 ERA and 52 strikeouts through 42 2/3 innings pitched.
His most recent time out came on Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox, when the left-hander threw six scoreless innings while giving up six hits.
The 35-year-old has put up an ERA of 2.95, with 11 strikeouts per nine innings, in seven games this season. Opponents are batting .214 against him.
Ozuna leads Atlanta in batting average (.329), home runs (12) and runs batted in (40) this season.
Ronald Acuna Jr. has collected 38 hits this season and has an OBP of .364. He’s slugging .353 on the year.
Ozzie Albies has collected 34 base hits, an OBP of .338 and a slugging percentage of .419 this season.
Cubs Key Players to Watch
The Cubs will send Jameson Taillon (3-0) to the mound for his fifth start this season.
The right-hander last pitched on Saturday, May 4, when he allowed two hits in six scoreless innings against the Milwaukee Brewers.
The 32-year-old has pitched to a 1.13 ERA this season with 6 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 1.9 walks per nine across four games.
Hoerner paces the Cubs with a team-high batting average of .269.
Christopher Morel has hit nine home runs with 27 runs batted in. Both are team-highs.
Mike Tauchman has accumulated a team-high batting average of .269.
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