Houston Astros (81-68, first in the AL West) vs. Atlanta Braves (65-83, fourth in the NL East)
Atlanta; Sunday, 1:35 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Framber Valdez (12-9, 3.42 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 171 strikeouts); Braves: Joey Wentz (5-6, 5.61 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, 77 strikeouts)
BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves play the Houston Astros looking to break a four-game home losing streak.
Atlanta is 65-83 overall and 35-39 in home games. The Braves are 34-65 in games when they have allowed at least one home run.
Houston has a 38-36 record on the road and an 81-68 record overall. The Astros have a 26-16 record in games decided by one run.
Sunday’s game is the third time these teams match up this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Matt Olson has a .271 batting average to lead the Braves, and has 36 doubles,