Braves vs. Cubs Probable Starting Pitchers – May 13

May 13, 2024

The Atlanta Braves (24-13) host the Chicago Cubs (24-17) on Monday to kick off a three-game series at Truist Park. The contest begins at 7:20 PM ET.

The Braves will give the nod to Reynaldo Lopez (2-1, 1.53 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 3 on the season, and the Cubs will counter with Shota Imanaga (5-0, 1.08 ERA).

Braves vs. Cubs Pitcher Matchup and Game Info

When: Monday, May 13, 2024 at 7:20 PM ET

Where: Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia

How to Watch on TV: MARQ

Probable Pitchers: Lopez – ATL (2-1, 1.53 ERA) vs Imanaga – CHC (5-0, 1.08 ERA)

Braves vs. Cubs Odds

Braves to win: -142

Cubs to win: +120

Spread: Braves -1.5

Total: 7.5 runs

Braves vs. Cubs Pitcher Performance

López		Imanaga
6	GS	7
2-1	W-L	5-0
1.53	ERA	1.08
35.1	IP	41.2
14	BB	5
36	SO	43

Braves Probable Starting Pitcher: Reynaldo López

Lopez (2-1 with a 1.53 ERA and 36 strikeouts in 35 1/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Braves, his seventh of the season.

His last time out was on Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox, when the right-hander threw 5 1/3 innings, surrendering one earned run while allowing six hits.

In six games this season, the 30-year-old has an ERA of 1.53, with 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .205 against him.

Lopez is trying to secure his fifth quality start of the year.

Lopez is aiming for his seventh straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.9 innings per appearance on the mound.

He has held his opponents without an earned run in two of his six outings this season.

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Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Shota Imanaga

The Cubs will hand the ball to Imanaga (5-0) for his eighth start of the season.

The left-hander’s last appearance was on Tuesday, when he threw seven innings against the San Diego Padres, giving up two earned runs while allowing seven hits.

The 30-year-old has an ERA of 1.08, an 8.60 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of .816 in seven games this season.

He’s looking to extend his four-game quality start streak.

Imanaga will look to pitch five or more innings for the sixth start in a row.

He has four appearances with no earned runs allowed in seven chances this season.

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