A series opener between the Houston Astros (8-10) and Atlanta Braves (14-5) is scheduled for Friday at 7:20 PM ET, at Truist Park.
The Astros are projected as a close favorite (-115 moneyline odds to win) against the Braves (-105). The Houston Astros will give the start to Hunter Brown (2-0, 1.93 ERA), who is looking for win No. 3 on the season, and the Braves will turn to Bryce Elder (2-0, 1.53 ERA).
The Astros won 8-1 over the Blue Jays Friday in their most recent game. Luis Garcia was the winning pitcher after throwing seven innings without giving up an earned run on two hits, while striking out nine, while Jeremy Pena went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI to lead them offensively.