Atlanta Braves (62-76, fourth in the NL East) vs. Chicago Cubs (79-59, second in the NL Central)

Chicago; Tuesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Joey Wentz (5-4, 4.92 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 67 strikeouts); Cubs: Shota Imanaga (8-6, 3.08 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 95 strikeouts)

Cubs -178, Braves +149; over/under is 8 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs bring a 1-0 lead into the latest game of the series against the Atlanta Braves.

Chicago has a 79-59 record overall and a 42-25 record at home. The Cubs have a 35-11 record in games when they did not give up a home run.

Atlanta has a 62-76 record overall and a 29-43 record on the road. The Braves are 45-12 in games when they scored at least five runs.

Tuesday's game is the second meeting between these teams this season.

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